2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Quest and 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 566 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
