2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Lancia Musa

To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 8 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Quest (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Musa. 2002 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2010 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2010 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Quest 2010 Lancia Musa
Make Nissan Lancia
Model Quest Musa
Year Released 2002 2010
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3294 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 165 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 260 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 47 L


 

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