2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest 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 (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 966 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Quest | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
