2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Quest and 2006 Volvo S60 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 34 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60, 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Quest | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |