2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 363 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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, 2011 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | Quest | XF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
