2003 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 6 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 7 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 46 kg more than 2003 Nissan Quest.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Quest | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Murano |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
