2007 Nissan Maxima vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Maxima and 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 165 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 481 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2007 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
