2004 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 295 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Quest | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
