2002 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Forester weights approximately 157 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2002 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2002 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Subaru Forester | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Forester | Quest |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |