2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 63 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
