2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Quest and 2011 Hyundai i30 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 752 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Quest | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
