2000 Nissan Maxima vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 2000 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
