2000 Nissan Maxima vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn ION (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION.
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, 2006 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Maxima | ION |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
