2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2003 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Quest weights approximately 207 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Quest.
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2009 Nissan Maxima | 2003 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Maxima | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |