2004 Nissan Maxima vs. 2004 Peugeot 907
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Maxima and 2004 Peugeot 907 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Maxima. (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 907.
Because 2004 Peugeot 907 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 Peugeot 907. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 907. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 907. 2004 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2004 Peugeot 907 has manual transmission. 2004 Peugeot 907 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Nissan Maxima | 2004 Peugeot 907 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Maxima | 907 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 214 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |