2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Acura TSX
To start off, 2010 Acura TSX is newer by 4 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 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TSX weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2010 Acura TSX, 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2010 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Quest | TSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
