2010 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2010 BMW 120 and 2010 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Because 2010 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 120 | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |
