2004 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
