2006 Nissan Maxima vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Maxima | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
