My golf magazine arrived today and in there is the new maxima w/ 265 horses...........is the nsx at the point of ancient? the only way to beat the new family sedan is turbo and supercharger? goshhhhh....
265HP Nissan Maxima
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and how much might this mighty maxima weigh? I wouldn't worry about beating one if you ran into it on the road.
But yes, the NSX is severly outdated when it comes to power.
But yes, the NSX is severly outdated when it comes to power.
yellowpad said:My golf magazine arrived today and in there is the new maxima w/ 265 horses...........is the nsx at the point of ancient? the only way to beat the new family sedan is turbo and supercharger? goshhhhh....
I don't see how a lighter and more powerful car (NSX at 270 or 290HP probably even the autos) will lose to that car (265hp Maxima)...
guys my point is that if other make can produce near or close to the nsx, why can't the nsx up a little?
Acura/Honda makes CL-S or TL-S to battle the high power luxo sedan field.
Besides that, stock NSX is still plenty faster than those high power luxury sedans, esp 97+.
Besides that, stock NSX is still plenty faster than those high power luxury sedans, esp 97+.
I've driven the competition, and you should too. Alot of horsepower does not mean alot of performance. There are alot of cars out there that looks really good on paper, but that is it.
The thing that drew me to the NSX was the amazing performance with only 290hp. Phrases like "less is more" comes to mind.
I don't know how many cars you drove before you got the NSX. Before I got my NSX I test drove all the competition in its price range and made a decision to buy it. No regrets at all.
The thing that drew me to the NSX was the amazing performance with only 290hp. Phrases like "less is more" comes to mind.
I don't know how many cars you drove before you got the NSX. Before I got my NSX I test drove all the competition in its price range and made a decision to buy it. No regrets at all.
here goes another hp versus hp comparison again.
if the maxima was close, the G35 is already beyond.....280hp.
still not in the same class.....
if the maxima was close, the G35 is already beyond.....280hp.
still not in the same class.....
Blue Knight is right . I just leased a g35 coupe with 280 hp. This car is not in the same league as my nsx. It is a great car and is quick but doen't have the same instant acceleration and not near the handling of the nsx.
when you know that a 4 dour will beat you in a race is the perfect time to practice the "your car is not worth racing" attitude.
and i doubt that a maxima can beat an NSX.
and i doubt that a maxima can beat an NSX.
I do believe the Altima has the same engine, and it is pretty quick also for a FWD.
Although, we are comparing apples to oranges though really.
Although, we are comparing apples to oranges though really.
THe new Max does have 340hp but weighs a lot, 3450lbs now. It weighed 3000lbs in 1995-1999. FWD, torque steer, quality issues already (it is built in Tennessee with the Altima) horrible interior, it drives fast but no longer handles like th baby 5 series. It is now good as a stylish car and for space.
They should not even call it the Maxima.
They should not even call it the Maxima.
340hp1SICKLEX said:
Everything I've read, including Nissan's site says 265 hp.BTW: Honda is not doing so bad: The 240 hp Accord Coupe with the 6-speed hits 60 in 5.9 seconds and does the 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds at 98 mph, according to September 03 Car & Driver.
Ojas said:340hp
BTW: Honda is not doing so bad: The 240 hp Accord Coupe with the 6-speed hits 60 in 5.9 seconds and does the 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds at 98 mph, according to September 03 Car & Driver.
Honda is not doing bad at all. Most Honda/Acura, according to many magazine reviews are at the top of their respective class...
truthfully, i'm glad the nsx has the performance at 290hp with a 3.2 liter V6...
how many 3.2 V6s out there can compare??? perhaps only the M3 can.
nevertheless, we get good gas mileage and low maintenance....
how many 3.2 V6s out there can compare??? perhaps only the M3 can.
nevertheless, we get good gas mileage and low maintenance....
Ojas,
You are right. I don't know what the max capabilities of the VQ series engine is for sure but 340hp might be pushing it.
