2013 Nissan Juke vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2013 Nissan Juke and 2013 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 191 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan Juke | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Juke | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
