2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Quest and 2011 Kia Carens 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 121 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
