2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Odyssey | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
