2011 Nissan Juke vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke 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. 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 102 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 296 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Juke | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Juke | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
