2003 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 684 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.

Because 2005 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Quest. 2003 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Nissan Quest 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make Nissan TVR
Model Quest Cerbera
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 4472 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1824 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 65 L


 

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