1995 Nissan Maxima vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 1995 Nissan Maxima and 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 445 kg more than 1995 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Maxima. (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Maxima. 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Maxima | 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Maxima | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
