2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Accent | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
