Altima Bigger Than Maxima??
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my mom went to the dealer she got my max from a while back and asked if they were having another sale like they did on the newer 2000 modesl cause she wanted another one.. and they talked some and the dealer said thatin like 2002 the altimas were going to be bigger than the maximas?? is that true??
#2
Bigger and faster
Originally posted by DrivinDaMax98
my mom went to the dealer she got my max from a while back and asked if they were having another sale like they did on the newer 2000 modesl cause she wanted another one.. and they talked some and the dealer said thatin like 2002 the altimas were going to be bigger than the maximas?? is that true??
my mom went to the dealer she got my max from a while back and asked if they were having another sale like they did on the newer 2000 modesl cause she wanted another one.. and they talked some and the dealer said thatin like 2002 the altimas were going to be bigger than the maximas?? is that true??
#3
Faster?
I seriously doubt the 2002 Altima will be faster than the Maxima. Both are getting the VQ35DE with the one in the Maxima in a higher state of tune and more likely than not pushing 30+ more horsepower.
Smaller, lighter car + more HP = Maxima will still kick the Altima's butt!
Smaller, lighter car + more HP = Maxima will still kick the Altima's butt!
#5
Originally posted by LucentAUTO
hmm i think altima should be faster, more HP, probably better handling than the older generation max.
hmm i think altima should be faster, more HP, probably better handling than the older generation max.
It is all speculation right now regarding the speeds. It is a matter of whether you are comparing the 227 HP Altima with the 260 HP maxima or the 260 HP Altima with the 260 HP Maxima.
It will also matter on whether or not Nissan will designate the Altima as their new top of the line, or if it will continue to be the Maxima. If it is still the Max, i'd wager the Maxima will be faster - Nissan will make it so. Whether it be a better exhaust, handling, efficieny or all of the above.
Im more curious about the new price ranges these vehicles will occupy.
With the 190HP sentra, Nissan is totally kicking Honda and Toyota and VWs *** up and down the track when it comes to performance in each class.
#6
Originally posted by Matrix
... It will also matter on whether or not Nissan will designate the Altima as their new top of the line, or if it will continue to be the Maxima. If it is still the Max, i'd wager the Maxima will be faster - Nissan will make it so. Whether it be a better exhaust, handling, efficieny or all of the above.
Im more curious about the new price ranges these vehicles will occupy. ...
... It will also matter on whether or not Nissan will designate the Altima as their new top of the line, or if it will continue to be the Maxima. If it is still the Max, i'd wager the Maxima will be faster - Nissan will make it so. Whether it be a better exhaust, handling, efficieny or all of the above.
Im more curious about the new price ranges these vehicles will occupy. ...
#10
Originally posted by DrivinDaMax98
so is the maxima going to be top of the line or is the altima? i hope that the max stays above the altima though.. that would dissapoint me for some reason
so is the maxima going to be top of the line or is the altima? i hope that the max stays above the altima though.. that would dissapoint me for some reason
#11
Hey Matrix, I think you noted that the Max will have 260hp and the Altima 227.
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
Seeing that they're basically the same engine, with probably some induction/exhaust changes for more power, I don't think you'll really be able to feel that 20hp too much.
-V
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
Seeing that they're basically the same engine, with probably some induction/exhaust changes for more power, I don't think you'll really be able to feel that 20hp too much.
-V
#12
You ARE wrong! LOL j/k
Originally posted by vmok
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
#14
Originally posted by vmok
Hey Matrix, I think you noted that the Max will have 260hp and the Altima 227.
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
Seeing that they're basically the same engine, with probably some induction/exhaust changes for more power, I don't think you'll really be able to feel that 20hp too much.
-V
Hey Matrix, I think you noted that the Max will have 260hp and the Altima 227.
I've read the engine choices on the Altima will be a 240hp VQ or a 180hp 4cyl... so the hp difference will only be 20hp. I could be wrong though.
Seeing that they're basically the same engine, with probably some induction/exhaust changes for more power, I don't think you'll really be able to feel that 20hp too much.
-V
I was under the impression the present Maxima engine would be transferred to the new Altima. And only the Sentra would be using sub 200 hp engines
but its all good!
#16
Originally posted by DrivinDaMax98
my mom went to the dealer she got my max from a while back and asked if they were having another sale like they did on the newer 2000 modesl cause she wanted another one.. and they talked some and the dealer said thatin like 2002 the altimas were going to be bigger than the maximas?? is that true??
my mom went to the dealer she got my max from a while back and asked if they were having another sale like they did on the newer 2000 modesl cause she wanted another one.. and they talked some and the dealer said thatin like 2002 the altimas were going to be bigger than the maximas?? is that true??
#17
Originally posted by Matrix
Ah
I was under the impression the present Maxima engine would be transferred to the new Altima. And only the Sentra would be using sub 200 hp engines
but its all good!
Ah
I was under the impression the present Maxima engine would be transferred to the new Altima. And only the Sentra would be using sub 200 hp engines
but its all good!
(btw, it looks like nissan's good at cutting costs! the VQ35 from the automatic Pathfinder is rated at 240hp, so they might be just taking it and putting it in the next Altima. they can probably then take the VQ35 from the 5speed Pathfinders, which make 250hp, put in a better exhaust on the Maximas/I30's and get their 260hp.... call it a long shot but...)
-V
#18
The extra hp will probably come from the different cylinder head design. To keep up with the Maxima's more sporting image, Nissan had a better flowing head made for it. If you stroked a VQ from a 4th or 5th gen Maxima, you would probably end up with around 260hp.
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