02 Maxima vs GTP Comparison
#1
02 Maxima vs GTP Comparison
I have been driving a GTP for the last 3 years. I just picked up my 02 6spd Max the other day. Here are my impresssions of both.
First, the Max is light years ahead of the GTP in build quality, refinement and rigidity. It tracks straight and true. When driving the GTP, you had to pay close attention to the road as it would tend to drift.
The 6spd is very smooth. I do not find it notchy or rubbery at all. The clutch is not too heavy or too light. Gear ratios are well placed. The car has enough torque to pull even when lugged in the wrong gear.
Likes and dislikes
1. The Max just oozes quality.
2. Rides quality is fabulous compared with the GTP.
3. I miss the exhaust note of the GTP. It was almost sinister is sound. The Max is just too quiet. You can barely hear anything from the engine or exhaust.
4. I prefered the back of the GTP over the Max. Dual Exhausts make a car look more aggressive.
5. I miss the gauges and illumination of all controls of the GTP. The Max needs more legible gauges and lights for steering wheel controls.
6. The Bose in Max is better than the Bose in the GTP. But the annoying buzz from the parcel shelf needs to be fixed. The head unit in the GTP was better in that it had controls for all the functions on seperate buttons versus the one button does multiple things on the Max head unit.
7. Handling is better in the Max, but the turning radius is way better in the GTP.
I won't go into acceleration because I haven't had the chance to let loose with the Max yet. I suspect that the GTP had more punch off the line, but the Max has a much broader power band.
Bottom line, I am really impressed by the Max. Sure it does not have some things I like about the GTP, but it is more fun to drive and justs feels like a different class of car.
First, the Max is light years ahead of the GTP in build quality, refinement and rigidity. It tracks straight and true. When driving the GTP, you had to pay close attention to the road as it would tend to drift.
The 6spd is very smooth. I do not find it notchy or rubbery at all. The clutch is not too heavy or too light. Gear ratios are well placed. The car has enough torque to pull even when lugged in the wrong gear.
Likes and dislikes
1. The Max just oozes quality.
2. Rides quality is fabulous compared with the GTP.
3. I miss the exhaust note of the GTP. It was almost sinister is sound. The Max is just too quiet. You can barely hear anything from the engine or exhaust.
4. I prefered the back of the GTP over the Max. Dual Exhausts make a car look more aggressive.
5. I miss the gauges and illumination of all controls of the GTP. The Max needs more legible gauges and lights for steering wheel controls.
6. The Bose in Max is better than the Bose in the GTP. But the annoying buzz from the parcel shelf needs to be fixed. The head unit in the GTP was better in that it had controls for all the functions on seperate buttons versus the one button does multiple things on the Max head unit.
7. Handling is better in the Max, but the turning radius is way better in the GTP.
I won't go into acceleration because I haven't had the chance to let loose with the Max yet. I suspect that the GTP had more punch off the line, but the Max has a much broader power band.
Bottom line, I am really impressed by the Max. Sure it does not have some things I like about the GTP, but it is more fun to drive and justs feels like a different class of car.
#6
Originally posted by Synki
True.
Well put kra, now im just wating for the GTP boys to come on down.
True.
Well put kra, now im just wating for the GTP boys to come on down.
Now where's some popcorn
(It may or may not turn into a "There's this one GTP that ran a 13.96 STOCK!!!!") We shall see.
Although I did drive an SE which has the same chassis, and yeah the max is more refined..... by a long shot. Although I had more fun in the pontiac....... It was a rental....... Neutral drop...... Emergency brake......(yes I know it's the pedal type but if you time it right it's easy to play around with).
#8
Originally posted by SprintMax
Waiting....
#11
Oops, I forgot to mention torque steer. The GTP was a bear to control when the SC kicked in. I almost crashed a couple of times when I stomped on the throttle while doing manuevers. I haven't noticed any torque steer yet with the Max, but, I haven't explored the redline yet either.
One thing I have a question about. Why is it that a lot of people think that HLSD or any LSD would help torque steer? As far as I know, torque steer refers to the tendency of the front wheels driven under heavy acceleration(read torque) to try and return to a straight path. In other words, the wheels want to rotate at the same speed. The only way LSD would come into play is if one of the wheels actually loses traction altogether. However if that happens with a non-LSD car, it would actually reduce torque steer somewhat since only one wheel would have traction. I know I must be wrong on this.
One thing I have a question about. Why is it that a lot of people think that HLSD or any LSD would help torque steer? As far as I know, torque steer refers to the tendency of the front wheels driven under heavy acceleration(read torque) to try and return to a straight path. In other words, the wheels want to rotate at the same speed. The only way LSD would come into play is if one of the wheels actually loses traction altogether. However if that happens with a non-LSD car, it would actually reduce torque steer somewhat since only one wheel would have traction. I know I must be wrong on this.
#13
However if that happens with a non-LSD car, it would actually reduce torque steer somewhat since only one wheel would have traction. I know I must be wrong on this.
#15
Originally posted by SuDZ
Especially if ya get a few mods in it.
SuDZ
Especially if ya get a few mods in it.
SuDZ
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