2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Fiat Doblo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Doblo | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |