2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
