2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Quest | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
