2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
