2005 Nissan Quest vs. 1989 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. 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 164 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 492 kg more than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Blizzard 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (304 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Blizzard. 2005 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Nissan Quest | 1989 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 167 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |