2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 6 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 206 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 940 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Quest | Nano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 37 L |