2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Nissan NV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2012 Nissan NV 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 2012 Nissan NV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
