2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Quest | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Quest | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
