2004 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.

Because 2004 Acura NSX 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 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura NSX 2009 Nissan Quest
Make Acura Nissan
Model NSX Quest
Year Released 2004 2009
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 325 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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