2005 Nissan Maxima vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Maxima and 2005 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 348 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Maxima | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
