2004 Nissan Quest vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 339 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Quest | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Quest | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 92 L |
