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


 

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