2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Noble M12 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 770 kg more than 2004 Noble M12.
Because 2004 Noble M12 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 2004 Noble M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (334 Nm). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Nissan | Noble |
| Model | Quest | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2440 mm |
