2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2003 Holden Barina
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2003 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1256 kg more than 2003 Holden Barina. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2003 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Quest | Barina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2500 mm |
