2003 Nissan Quest vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 434 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2003 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Quest | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Quest | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
