2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Nissan Quest

To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 63 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.

Because 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest. 2004 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 2004 Nissan Quest
Make Aston Martin Nissan
Model Vanquish Quest
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 3505 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 520 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 555 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 81 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 1938 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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