2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
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 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. 2007 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Grandis | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |