2005 Nissan Maxima vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron.
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2005 Nissan Maxima | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Maxima | Kyron |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |