2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1022 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Quest | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
