2000 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
