2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 743 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
