2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Scenic 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 142 more horse power than 2010 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 776 kg more than 2010 Renault Scenic. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2010 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Quest | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
