2002 Honda Capa vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Capa would be higher. At 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Capa | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Capa | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
