2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 630 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 6 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 231 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 630 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 2006 BMW 630. 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 Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Quest | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Quest | 630 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
