2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Quest and 2006 Saab 03-Sep 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 (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Nissan | Saab |
| Model | Quest | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
