2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Camry | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
