phatmax95

iTrader: (29)

i wouldn't think the avalon was fast.. buuut, my friend just got one.. and it hauls glutious maximus (got that form the nissan commercial-hehe).. i wonder if i can beat him, it seems like a close race.. i think i would beat him at first but it picks up speed like nobody business

SmoothMax

iTrader: (2)

No competition IMO........

maxkid77

for who?

Kevlo911

iTrader: (36)

for u

maxkid77

I disagree,
i found this on edmunds.com
these are the specs for a loaded 1998 avalon

Performance Data
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 8.7 sec.
Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 125 ft.
Roadholding Index: 0.83
Number of Cylinders: 6
Engine Size: 3 liters
Engine Type: 6 cyl 3.0 L
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 214 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
Drive Type: FWD


Weight: 3340 lbs

Sonic

The slowest 0-60 time I have EVER seen in a car magazine for any 4th gen auto Max was 8.0 seconds. The numbers are comparable to a Maxima, but sorry, a Maxima is faster, though not by too much. I run 7.6s consistantly with my heavy 17"s on, I was at about 7.5 with the stock 15s.

AznWontonboy

why do u dissagree? u just stated it was slower... therefor no competition for him.

Sonic

Maybe he is a member of the "Slow Maxima's Club" NO Maxima made in the last 6 years should be over 8 seconds.

maxkid77

i disagreed b/c i thought he said no competition for me meaning i would lose. sorry for the misunderstanding!

The_quorum

I've never had a problem against an avalon, they are heavier cars too. Now if Toyota ever decided to drop a v-8 in one (ala GS 400/430), I'd convert mighty quick.

Rutnick

I have been kinda reading this thread some. Yes, the maxima is faster 0-60 than a avalon. I had a friend who owned a 1997 avalon. I never got to race it but I thought that the avalon pulled harded from 70 to 120. I really liked driving his Avalon. It was boring on the outside but overall a really nice car.

Eric L.

In reality, half a second in the real world isn't a huge difference. I mean, reaction time may account for the half second slower Avalon beating the Maxima, or vice versa.

If you were both perfect drivers, the Maxima would win each time, but then driver variability, traction, reaction time, etc..all affect who will win the stoplight dragrace.

phatmax95

iTrader: (29)

i think that the avalon was about 100 pounds heavier than my max, at least thats what my friend said.. i thought i could beat him just wanted some more opinons on it. and yeah i dont like the outside of his car either althoguh inside its nice.. isnt it like a four cam or something?

Sonic

1.)Reaction time is about all that make the difference if both cars are automatic.
2.)The Avalon is at least 300 lbs. heavier than a GXE.

Llfe

iTrader: (5)

i've raced against my friend that has a 98 auto avalon and i beat him by a little bit...but that was back when i was stock...now...it's like easy...lol...i should tell him to modd his car too...but he's gonna go out and buy a mr2-spyder...i think i'm gonna get whooped

maxkid77

i dunno man..only 138 hp. it is a light car though. It will probably be close but i bet you will be able to take him

Rutnick

umm..Our maximas have four cams too. 2intake cams and 2 exhaust cams.

You probably have him 0-60 and in the 1/4 but I think the avalon is stronger than a stock maxima from like 70-120. The avalon doesn't weigh that much more than a maxima and it gets better fuel economy (his did). I think the avalon is geared higher.

Don't get me wrong. I love my maxima but the avalon probably is built just a hair better. It's ugly but I really liked the way it felt. His car didn't have the interior rattles that my maxima has.

Slim

My mom has a 97 Avalon. It's pretty nice. Before that she had an ES300, which was also very nice, but when her lease was up, they wanted $150+ a month for a lease on a new ES300. She got the Avalon which in my opinion was a better bang for the buck. Pretty much just as nice, I think the differences were in the trim pieces. Anyway, from what I remember it was pretty fast but wouldn't touch my 5spd stock. I think it would prolly beat an auto Max. It'd be close....

Llfe

iTrader: (5)

i think it would rip me off the line...but top speed...i think i can take him

Vyrus

iTrader: (4)

They're close, but I don't believe the Avalon has many...or any mods, where there are thousands for the Maxima. And plus, the Avalon is luxury, the Maxima is Sport-Luxury. You'd out-handle him in 2 seconds. Just trying to help