2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Lancia Musa.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Musa | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |