2008 Nissan Maxima vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Maxima and 2008 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Vue. (336 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Vue.
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2008 Nissan Maxima | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Nissan | Saturn |
Model | Maxima | Vue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3505 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |