2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 147 kg more than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Wrangler | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
