2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Quest and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 927 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 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Quest | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Quest | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 2918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |