2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 449 kg more than 2008 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest will offer significantly more control. 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 (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
