2003 Nissan Maxima vs. 2003 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2003 Nissan Maxima and 2003 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Scenic. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2003 Renault Grand Scenic (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | 2003 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Maxima | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
