2004 Acura TL vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 403 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
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2004 Acura TL | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |