QR20/QR25 vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VR38DETT BUY 78/100
+6 points over QR20/QR25
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE QR20/QR25 Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

QR20/QR25
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2000--2013
2007--2024
Displacement
2488 cc
3799 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
140--180 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€2,000--€8,000

Character

QR20/QR25

"X-Trail/Primera/Altima. Chain driven. Pre-cat failure can damage engine (ceramic enters cylinders). Timing chain stretch at very high mileage. Butterfly valve in intake. Generally reliable."

VR38DETT

"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."

Issues Comparison

QR20/QR25 1

▲ HIGH
Pre-cat disintegration €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

VR38DETT 1

▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine) €2,000--€8,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

QR20/QR25 0

No models listed.

VR38DETT 7

GT-R R35 2012--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2011--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2017--present
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