2010 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Quest | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Quest | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |