1997 Nissan Maxima vs. 1997 Nissan Presea
To start off, both 1997 Nissan Maxima and 1997 Nissan Presea were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Nissan Maxima (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Maxima | 1997 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | Presea |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
