2008 Lexus RX vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus RX weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus RX | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | RX | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
