2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Quest

To start off, both 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 17 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder. 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 Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan Pathfinder 2012 Nissan Quest
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Pathfinder Quest
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Minivan
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 266 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2008 kg 1991 kg
Vehicle Length 4884 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1971 mm
Vehicle Height 1829 mm 1816 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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