2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 161 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Maxima | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 |
