2003 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Maxima. (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Maxima.
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2003 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Nissan | Audi |
Model | Maxima | S5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |