2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 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 64 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 891 kg more than 2011 Mazda Tribute. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Quest | 2011 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Quest | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
