2011 Lexus RX vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Lexus RX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Maxima would be higher. Both 2011 Lexus RX and 2010 Nissan Maxima are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Lexus RX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus RX weights approximately 278 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus RX | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | RX | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
