2004 Nissan Quest vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 800 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Nissan Quest (319 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Quest | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
