2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Quest | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |