2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Acura TL

To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 2 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 569 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.

Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Quest 2011 Acura TL
Make Nissan Acura
Model Quest TL
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3494 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1228 kg 1797 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4966 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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