2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Maxima | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2737 mm |
