2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2006 Nissan Quest and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 167 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Opel Corsa, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Quest 2006 Opel Corsa
Make Nissan Opel
Model Quest Corsa
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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