2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 436 kg more than 2002 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Quest | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Quest | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |