2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Quest and 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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 Nissan Quest (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 513 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Quest (271 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (241 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Quest | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quest | Passat |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |
