2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 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 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 980 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2005 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | Quest | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3293 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |