2004 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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 (325 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2004 Nissan Quest | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Quest | Maxima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |