2008 Nissan Maxima vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry.
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, 2004 Toyota Camry (220 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Maxima | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Maxima | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |