2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2002 Toyota Avalon

To start off, both 2002 Nissan Quest and 2002 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 134 kg more than 2002 Toyota Avalon.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Quest 2002 Toyota Avalon
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Quest Avalon
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3294 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 165 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 298 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1686 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 60 L


 

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