2006 Nissan Maxima vs. 2006 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C8.
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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2006 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Citroen |
| Model | Maxima | C8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
