2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest, 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
