2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Quest and 2006 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 471 kg more than 2006 Renault Espace. 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Quest | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |