2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | HR-V | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |