2008 BMW 550 vs. 2003 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
Because 2008 BMW 550 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 2008 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2003 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3507 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
