2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 42 L |
