2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest 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 117 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 144 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Quest | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
