2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2011 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Condor | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Condor | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2436 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
