2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Musa would be higher. 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 166 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 833 kg more than 2004 Lancia Musa. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Musa. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Nissan | Lancia |
| Model | Quest | Musa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |
