2005 Nissan Maxima vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Maxima and 2005 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Maxima | 3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
