2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 76 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
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, 2005 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Quest | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Murano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |
