Which one is actually faster: 2003 or 2004?
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Which one is actually faster: 2003 or 2004?
On paper, the 2003 is faster than the 2004 despite having less power.
Can anyone who has driven both say which one actually feels faster.
Here are the specs from Car&Driver mag:
2003 SE
255 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque
6.0s 0-60 mph
14.7s quarter-mile
2004 SE
265 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque
6.4s 0-60 mph
15.0s quarter-mile
Can anyone who has driven both say which one actually feels faster.
Here are the specs from Car&Driver mag:
2003 SE
255 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque
6.0s 0-60 mph
14.7s quarter-mile
2004 SE
265 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque
6.4s 0-60 mph
15.0s quarter-mile
#3
So many variables involved. My 5th gen SE will fly like the wind, while my 6th gen SL will fly like the wind in plusher comfort, a tad more room, and wonderful amenities llike a heated steering wheel, which I absolutely love.
The 5th gen is a four door sports sedan, while the 6th gen is a four door sports-near luxury sedan. I love the styling of both.
Can't go wrong with either. For the price involved, these are two of the best cars ever built.
The 5th gen is a four door sports sedan, while the 6th gen is a four door sports-near luxury sedan. I love the styling of both.
Can't go wrong with either. For the price involved, these are two of the best cars ever built.
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Originally Posted by Albert
On paper, the 2003 is faster than the 2004 despite having less power.
Can anyone who has driven both say which one actually feels faster.
Here are the specs from Car&Driver mag:
2003 SE
255 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque
6.0s 0-60 mph
14.7s quarter-mile
2004 SE
265 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque
6.4s 0-60 mph
15.0s quarter-mile
Can anyone who has driven both say which one actually feels faster.
Here are the specs from Car&Driver mag:
2003 SE
255 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque
6.0s 0-60 mph
14.7s quarter-mile
2004 SE
265 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque
6.4s 0-60 mph
15.0s quarter-mile
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Originally Posted by chernmax
I'll Smoke you, regardless...
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I test drove a 2003 Se 6 speed, and I drive a 2005 6 speed and in my opinion, the 05 is faster. Remember, on paper and on street, are two entirely different things. I have a LOT of confidence and experience in my "butt dyno".
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Originally Posted by michaelnyden
the 6th gen is a lot heavier isn't it?
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Originally Posted by FreeRyder
What's wrong with Car and Driver? I've always enjoyed their mag almost the best. Am I missing something?
Taylor
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edit: 14.3 6-SPD, 14.4 5AT Don't know if they were on stock RS-A's
#12
My stock 14.3 was on rsa tires. Havent come close since but I blame it on the blown front struts and horrible weather conditions. Also seems like the only thing the UDP did was make it way harder to get good traction in 1st and into 2nd. Also, my girl owns an 02SE auto and my car owns it bad. Not much of a comparison because im a manual. I did race a buddy back in the day with an 02 6speed when I had the Injen and 19s. We were DEAD even the whole time so I say drivers race because the cars are pretty farely matched.
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Originally Posted by FreeRyder
What's wrong with Car and Driver? I've always enjoyed their mag almost the best. Am I missing something?
Taylor
Taylor
"Each magazine has different standard in testing, check their disclaimers like equipment on board. I've seen 6th gen 5AT run 0-60 from 6.1 to 7.1 sec in different mags, and 1/4 from mid 14's and up. There are stock 6th gens in the racing forum that ran 14.3 1/4 mile. Other than driver's skill; track condition, weather condition, and amount of gas in the tank can make a significant difference."
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Originally Posted by chernmax
Actually your right, since I am a total Max fan, it doesn't and it's all good...
My post was really directed at the starter of the thread. BUt I am glad we agree. The two cars listed are SO close that it would be a complete waste of time to prove.
#17
I’ve driven a stock 2003 6MT and a stock 2005 6MT. The ‘03 felt marginally quicker. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who knows cars. It weighed 225 pound less and didn’t suffer as much from torque steer. It was better off the line and although the ’03 didn’t have quite as much horsepower as the ’05, it still had plenty of power! Give credit where credit is due.
Besides if anyone defines their Maxima only by its 0-60 time, I think they’re missing the point of the car. It is a well engineered, classy, comfy, safe, four-door car. For hard core performance drivers looking to spend around $30,000, there are a lot of cars that will utterly annihilate the Maxima in a drag race. (Mustang GT, Neon SRT-4, Evo, WRX STi, etc.) So what?! Look at what they sacrifice to be fast. A few ticks of a stopwatch don’t make up for inferior engineering, poor comfort and no room. Our Maximas are great cars for more reasons than a high 14 second quarter mile. It is a total package.
With regard to the ’03, it is a very nice car that is a fraction of a second quicker. But the 6th generation Maxima is such a better overall car, the slight speed difference is meaningless.
Besides if anyone defines their Maxima only by its 0-60 time, I think they’re missing the point of the car. It is a well engineered, classy, comfy, safe, four-door car. For hard core performance drivers looking to spend around $30,000, there are a lot of cars that will utterly annihilate the Maxima in a drag race. (Mustang GT, Neon SRT-4, Evo, WRX STi, etc.) So what?! Look at what they sacrifice to be fast. A few ticks of a stopwatch don’t make up for inferior engineering, poor comfort and no room. Our Maximas are great cars for more reasons than a high 14 second quarter mile. It is a total package.
With regard to the ’03, it is a very nice car that is a fraction of a second quicker. But the 6th generation Maxima is such a better overall car, the slight speed difference is meaningless.
#18
Originally Posted by MDS
Besides if anyone defines their Maxima only by its 0-60 time, I think they’re missing the point of the car. It is a well engineered, classy, comfy, safe, four-door car. For hard core performance drivers looking to spend around $30,000, there are a lot of cars that will utterly annihilate the Maxima in a drag race. (Mustang GT, Neon SRT-4, Evo, WRX STi, etc.) So what?! Look at what they sacrifice to be fast. A few ticks of a stopwatch don’t make up for inferior engineering, poor comfort and no room. Our Maximas are great cars for more reasons than a high 14 second quarter mile. It is a total package.
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Originally Posted by MDS
Besides if anyone defines their Maxima only by its 0-60 time, I think they’re missing the point of the car. It is a well engineered, classy, comfy, safe, four-door car. For hard core performance drivers looking to spend around $30,000, there are a lot of cars that will utterly annihilate the Maxima in a drag race. (Mustang GT, Neon SRT-4, Evo, WRX STi, etc.) So what?! Look at what they sacrifice to be fast. A few ticks of a stopwatch don’t make up for inferior engineering, poor comfort and no room. Our Maximas are great cars for more reasons than a high 14 second quarter mile. It is a total package.
Peace
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Originally Posted by lightonthehill
So many variables involved. My 5th gen SE will fly like the wind, while my 6th gen SL will fly like the wind in plusher comfort
Originally Posted by lightonthehill
The 5th gen is a four door sports sedan, while the 6th gen is a four door sports-near luxury sedan.
Enough said....
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
They are pretty close, but the 6th gen auto vs. the 5th gen auto definately goes to the 6th.
#23
Just by feel my 6th gen manual is faster than my ex-wife's 5th gen auto. Granted I don't know that I ever really tried to get the most of hers and I wouldn't want to put it to the test. Probably because I wouldn't want to lose to the ex.
Scott D.
Scott D.
#24
Originally Posted by Glude
My stock 14.3 was on rsa tires. Havent come close since but I blame it on the blown front struts and horrible weather conditions. Also seems like the only thing the UDP did was make it way harder to get good traction in 1st and into 2nd. Also, my girl owns an 02SE auto and my car owns it bad. Not much of a comparison because im a manual. I did race a buddy back in the day with an 02 6speed when I had the Injen and 19s. We were DEAD even the whole time so I say drivers race because the cars are pretty farely matched.
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Originally Posted by MDS
For hard core performance drivers looking to spend around $30,000, there are a lot of cars that will utterly annihilate the Maxima in a drag race. (Mustang GT, Neon SRT-4, Evo, WRX STi, etc.).......
You know those older Mustang GTs aren't really that much faster than the 6th gen max. My wife has an 02 that's pretty fast but I am thinking one of the heavily modded Maxima's would be dead even if not faster.
Of course the 05 GT is listing 300hp so that one is out of reach.
But's it's the class, luxury and quality that really seperate our cars from that pack. In my mind it's the most car you can get for your money. You can get a faster car for less but the options and luxury aren't there. You can get a more luxurious car with speed but your going to spend at least another 5k.
My only disappointments have been the fading chrome strip on top fo the car, the Bose 6disc doesn't play MP3s, the lack of support from Nismo and getting only 16.5k out of my tires.
All things considered I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
#26
I don't care about 0-60 times anymore for the max. This car has more than enough pull to do the job and looks INCREDIBLE doing so.
If I wanna race, I break out my Yamaha R6.
NO Maxima, Mustang, Evo or STi will be able to hang with it (0-60 in 2.5 to 3 secs and 1/4 are 10.5 - 11 secs). The bike produces close to 128hp and weighs 354 lbs - that is what I call a power to weight ratio
If I wanna race, I break out my Yamaha R6.
NO Maxima, Mustang, Evo or STi will be able to hang with it (0-60 in 2.5 to 3 secs and 1/4 are 10.5 - 11 secs). The bike produces close to 128hp and weighs 354 lbs - that is what I call a power to weight ratio
#27
Originally Posted by Scott D.
Just by feel my 6th gen manual is faster than my ex-wife's 5th gen auto. Granted I don't know that I ever really tried to get the most of hers and I wouldn't want to put it to the test. Probably because I wouldn't want to lose to the ex.
Scott D.
Scott D.
#28
And they said it couldn't be done, "you just can't have more than 265 HP w/FWD 'cuz the torque steer would be too much to handle"... or can you?
"Still, the 303-hp, 5.3-liter V8-equipped Impala SS is the one you want. It rips out 323 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, and is the quickest Impala ever built. That's right, 409 fans. Sorry, big-block buffs. Chevy says the new Impala SS can hit 0-60 in 5.7 seconds which dusts every single one of the car's storied ancestors. If only it was rear-wheel drive."
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...6/pageNumber=1
"Still, the 303-hp, 5.3-liter V8-equipped Impala SS is the one you want. It rips out 323 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, and is the quickest Impala ever built. That's right, 409 fans. Sorry, big-block buffs. Chevy says the new Impala SS can hit 0-60 in 5.7 seconds which dusts every single one of the car's storied ancestors. If only it was rear-wheel drive."
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...6/pageNumber=1
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I would say that we are in the new "muscle-car" era. Similar to the 1966-72 era where each year the cars got faster and faster. It's crazy. The new Impala and the new Monte Carlo SS will both be faster than the Maximas are.
Too bad their Chevy's....
Too bad their Chevy's....
#30
when i had the 02 max, my friend had the 04, we raced a bunch of times, of the line, he would beat me by a inches, so its very close, in a race over 120mph, the 04-05 will win because of the extra gear...
#31
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I actually posted this question in a diferent topic earlier which was probably not the rite one to ask it in, this one seems a little bit more like it.
Can someone clarify this for me, I say no, but on my 05 maxima SE I am arguing with somebody that tiptronic does not make the car faster one bit. The only thing possibly is holding a gear at highway speeds, but from the start switiching it yourself the shifts are ridiculously slow. It's defense though but if you slap it into tiptronic mode and just let the car shift by itself, because after a certain rpm even in tip mode it still shifts, it does seem like it possibly a little bit faster because it feels like it might get another 200 rpm out of each gear.
Thanks fellas
Can someone clarify this for me, I say no, but on my 05 maxima SE I am arguing with somebody that tiptronic does not make the car faster one bit. The only thing possibly is holding a gear at highway speeds, but from the start switiching it yourself the shifts are ridiculously slow. It's defense though but if you slap it into tiptronic mode and just let the car shift by itself, because after a certain rpm even in tip mode it still shifts, it does seem like it possibly a little bit faster because it feels like it might get another 200 rpm out of each gear.
Thanks fellas
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Originally Posted by logik05se
I actually posted this question in a diferent topic earlier which was probably not the rite one to ask it in, this one seems a little bit more like it.
Can someone clarify this for me, I say no, but on my 05 maxima SE I am arguing with somebody that tiptronic does not make the car faster one bit. The only thing possibly is holding a gear at highway speeds, but from the start switiching it yourself the shifts are ridiculously slow. It's defense though but if you slap it into tiptronic mode and just let the car shift by itself, because after a certain rpm even in tip mode it still shifts, it does seem like it possibly a little bit faster because it feels like it might get another 200 rpm out of each gear.
Thanks fellas
Can someone clarify this for me, I say no, but on my 05 maxima SE I am arguing with somebody that tiptronic does not make the car faster one bit. The only thing possibly is holding a gear at highway speeds, but from the start switiching it yourself the shifts are ridiculously slow. It's defense though but if you slap it into tiptronic mode and just let the car shift by itself, because after a certain rpm even in tip mode it still shifts, it does seem like it possibly a little bit faster because it feels like it might get another 200 rpm out of each gear.
Thanks fellas
on regular auto the tranny shifts at around 3000 rpms when you step on it alittle more.. on the tip tronic, it will go all the way to redline almost... that looks more like 3500 rpms more than normal to me my friend..
and its quicker cause it holds the gear longer = more rpms = more revolutions...
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02-06's in similiar trannies(auto to auto and manual to manual) are pretty much even, now you manual drivers if you cant shift (launch) we will get you. For that matter since 02 the 1/4 mile times between the auto and manuals are alot closer, the manual's most of the time just have a slighlty higher trap speed !
#34
^^^ but the 04-06 auto to manual is pretty much even.
logik05se,
tiptronic helps a lot. you decide when to shift and not the tranny. if you let it shift, it's just shy of redline. that alone is an advantage over auto shifts. if you can find the sweet spot in each gear, you can shift even better. there is slight lag, but no worse than the automatic. It down shifts in slow stages and often not to the lowest possible one. you can down shift 2 gears very quickly with tipping.
So you're down to 2nd way quicker compared to the auto. Autp would be down to 4th, about to get to 3rd, and possibly too late for 2nd.
Man, we really need to get some auto and manual 6ths together at Maple Grove. then even better if some 5th gens could come.
logik05se,
tiptronic helps a lot. you decide when to shift and not the tranny. if you let it shift, it's just shy of redline. that alone is an advantage over auto shifts. if you can find the sweet spot in each gear, you can shift even better. there is slight lag, but no worse than the automatic. It down shifts in slow stages and often not to the lowest possible one. you can down shift 2 gears very quickly with tipping.
So you're down to 2nd way quicker compared to the auto. Autp would be down to 4th, about to get to 3rd, and possibly too late for 2nd.
Man, we really need to get some auto and manual 6ths together at Maple Grove. then even better if some 5th gens could come.
#35
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
^^^ but the 04-06 auto to manual is pretty much even.
logik05se,
tiptronic helps a lot. you decide when to shift and not the tranny. if you let it shift, it's just shy of redline. that alone is an advantage over auto shifts. if you can find the sweet spot in each gear, you can shift even better. there is slight lag, but no worse than the automatic. It down shifts in slow stages and often not to the lowest possible one. you can down shift 2 gears very quickly with tipping.
So you're down to 2nd way quicker compared to the auto. Autp would be down to 4th, about to get to 3rd, and possibly too late for 2nd.
Man, we really need to get some auto and manual 6ths together at Maple Grove. then even better if some 5th gens could come.
logik05se,
tiptronic helps a lot. you decide when to shift and not the tranny. if you let it shift, it's just shy of redline. that alone is an advantage over auto shifts. if you can find the sweet spot in each gear, you can shift even better. there is slight lag, but no worse than the automatic. It down shifts in slow stages and often not to the lowest possible one. you can down shift 2 gears very quickly with tipping.
So you're down to 2nd way quicker compared to the auto. Autp would be down to 4th, about to get to 3rd, and possibly too late for 2nd.
Man, we really need to get some auto and manual 6ths together at Maple Grove. then even better if some 5th gens could come.
#36
200 rpm's?
on regular auto the tranny shifts at around 3000 rpms when you step on it alittle more.. on the tip tronic, it will go all the way to redline almost... that looks more like 3500 rpms more than normal to me my friend..
...I ment when you floor it, not drive like my father lol but thanks for the info from people who answered, I think auto's are fastest when put in tip mode and still let the car shift for itself.
As far as meeting up and running this, I'm in Brooklyn NY, and im down, just lemme know.
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05 SE Auto, stock, straight pipe in place of resonator, Berk cold air in the mail.
on regular auto the tranny shifts at around 3000 rpms when you step on it alittle more.. on the tip tronic, it will go all the way to redline almost... that looks more like 3500 rpms more than normal to me my friend..
...I ment when you floor it, not drive like my father lol but thanks for the info from people who answered, I think auto's are fastest when put in tip mode and still let the car shift for itself.
As far as meeting up and running this, I'm in Brooklyn NY, and im down, just lemme know.
:
05 SE Auto, stock, straight pipe in place of resonator, Berk cold air in the mail.
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