2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima

To start off, both 2012 Nissan GT-R and 2012 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan GT-R 2012 Nissan Maxima
Make Nissan Nissan
Model GT-R Maxima
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 530 HP 290 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 607 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automated manual CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1737 kg 1606 kg
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 4841 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1859 mm
Vehicle Height 1369 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase Size 2779 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 76 L


 

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