2011 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Holden Calais were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Calais.
Because 2011 Holden Calais is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Holden Calais. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Maxima | 2011 Holden Calais | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Maxima | Calais |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
