2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
