2008 Honda Stream vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Stream would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Quest (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 929 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream. 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Stream | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
