2007 Nissan Maxima vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Maxima and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 53 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima. 2007 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Maxima | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3505 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
