2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna 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 67 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna. 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 (334 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Quest | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |