2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Quest and 2011 Smart ForTwo 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 190 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Quest | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |
