2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 351 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.
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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
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2006 Nissan Altima | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Altima | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 314 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |