2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Thalia 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) has 196 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 981 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Quest | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Quest | Thalia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |