2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Toyota Camry 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) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 67 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Maxima | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 354 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |