2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 841 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Quest | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
