2012 Nissan NV vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV and 2012 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 697 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan NV 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 2012 Nissan NV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | NV | Quest |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
