2007 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sienna | Quest |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3000 mm |
