2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2002 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.

Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2002 Nissan Quest (271 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2002 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda HR-V 2002 Nissan Quest
Make Honda Nissan
Model HR-V Quest
Year Released 2008 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 3294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 165 HP
Torque 135 Nm 271 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 73 L