2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Quest and 2012 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 144 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 568 kg more than 2012 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 316 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 BMW 316. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Quest | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Quest | 316 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |