2004 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (291 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 781 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan 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, 2004 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Titan | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
