2006 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2006 BMW 645 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 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 645 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
