2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Quest and 2008 Opel Vectra 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 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vectra weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Vectra. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vectra. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vectra. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Quest | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Quest | Vectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |