2011 Nissan Maxima vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Maxima would be higher. Both 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Toyota Highlander are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 289 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Maxima | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 290 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
