2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Quest and 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 87 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 885 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Quest | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Quest | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |