2010 Nissan Quest vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Because 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 1978 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Quest | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Nissan | Avanti |
| Model | Quest | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |
