2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 598 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Sonata | Quest |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |