2005 Acura CL vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Acura CL and 2005 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (304 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | CL | Quest |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |