2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RL | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
