2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2009 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Quest and 2009 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 913 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Quest | 2009 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Nissan | Saab |
Model | Quest | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |