2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2361 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1610 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
