2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 6 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 3,294 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 2011 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 552 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte. 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 (304 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (228 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Forte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |
