2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 789 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
