Test Drove 3.5SE and 2k2 Max
#1
Test Drove 3.5SE and 2k2 Max
To all of the naysayers out there that believe that the Max and Alty have similiar HP and weight and should be equal in performance are wrong. There is a NOTCIEABLE difference between the two. My girlfriend and I test drove the Alty and the Max back to back and the difference is significant. They were both manuals and the Max pulls much stronger. The interior is much nicer but I don't need to add that. The sweet spot occurs at 4k and pulls to 6k and then tapers off. I now have my order in for a glacier white 2k2 Max 6 speed
-jason
-jason
#4
Re: Test Drove 3.5SE and 2k2 Max
Originally posted by gt1380a
To all of the naysayers out there that believe that the Max and Alty have similiar HP and weight and should be equal in performance are wrong. There is a NOTCIEABLE difference between the two. My girlfriend and I test drove the Alty and the Max back to back and the difference is significant. They were both manuals and the Max pulls much stronger. The interior is much nicer but I don't need to add that. The sweet spot occurs at 4k and pulls to 6k and then tapers off. I now have my order in for a glacier white 2k2 Max 6 speed
-jason
To all of the naysayers out there that believe that the Max and Alty have similiar HP and weight and should be equal in performance are wrong. There is a NOTCIEABLE difference between the two. My girlfriend and I test drove the Alty and the Max back to back and the difference is significant. They were both manuals and the Max pulls much stronger. The interior is much nicer but I don't need to add that. The sweet spot occurs at 4k and pulls to 6k and then tapers off. I now have my order in for a glacier white 2k2 Max 6 speed
-jason
#8
I'll wait until the real results are out. Butt dynos are worthless. A 5 speed Altima already dynoed (Dynojet 248) and put down 200fwhp and 220fwtq which is 10fwhp and 10fwtq more than a 6 speed Max put down. The 6 speed Max was dynoed on a Mustang dyno which give ~4-5% lower readings than a Dynojet 248. When you multiply the 6 speed numbers by 5% you get the exact power numbers the Altima cranked out. I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial.
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
#9
Originally posted by Dave B
I'll wait until the real results are out. Butt dynos are worthless. A 5 speed Altima already dynoed (Dynojet 248) and put down 200fwhp and 220fwtq which is 10fwhp and 10fwtq more than a 6 speed Max put down. The 6 speed Max was dynoed on a Mustang dyno which give ~4-5% lower readings than a Dynojet 248. When you multiply the 6 speed numbers by 5% you get the exact power numbers the Altima cranked out. I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial.
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
I'll wait until the real results are out. Butt dynos are worthless. A 5 speed Altima already dynoed (Dynojet 248) and put down 200fwhp and 220fwtq which is 10fwhp and 10fwtq more than a 6 speed Max put down. The 6 speed Max was dynoed on a Mustang dyno which give ~4-5% lower readings than a Dynojet 248. When you multiply the 6 speed numbers by 5% you get the exact power numbers the Altima cranked out. I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial.
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
#10
DAVE now why would a 240 horse Altima (underated for sure......) be able to out run a 255 horse Maxima (overrated for sure.....) have u ever driven either? I have a 2k2 SE and tested a 2k2 altima 3.5 with its plastic interior and all, and i truly believe the max is half sec quicker to 60 and 1/4. Why dont u just go ahead and up grade your 4rth gen.
#11
Originally posted by JAKE02
DAVE now why would a 240 horse Altima (underated for sure......) be able to out run a 255 horse Maxima (overrated for sure.....) have u ever driven either? I have a 2k2 SE and tested a 2k2 altima 3.5 with its plastic interior and all, and i truly believe the max is half sec quicker to 60 and 1/4. Why dont u just go ahead and up grade your 4rth gen.
DAVE now why would a 240 horse Altima (underated for sure......) be able to out run a 255 horse Maxima (overrated for sure.....) have u ever driven either? I have a 2k2 SE and tested a 2k2 altima 3.5 with its plastic interior and all, and i truly believe the max is half sec quicker to 60 and 1/4. Why dont u just go ahead and up grade your 4rth gen.
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RE:JAKE 02
Jake you are correct he MAX is a 1/2 sec. or more quicker than the 3.5 Altima. Just take a look at a recent C&D they tested both the 3.5 Alti and the Heavier than (MAX) I35 and it was 6.9 to 60mph for the I35 and 7.3 for the ALTI. My 02 Max auto I am running a 6.61 average to 60mph.
#13
Originally posted by Dave B
I'll wait until the real results are out. Butt dynos are worthless. A 5 speed Altima already dynoed (Dynojet 248) and put down 200fwhp and 220fwtq which is 10fwhp and 10fwtq more than a 6 speed Max put down. The 6 speed Max was dynoed on a Mustang dyno which give ~4-5% lower readings than a Dynojet 248. When you multiply the 6 speed numbers by 5% you get the exact power numbers the Altima cranked out. I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial.
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
I'll wait until the real results are out. Butt dynos are worthless. A 5 speed Altima already dynoed (Dynojet 248) and put down 200fwhp and 220fwtq which is 10fwhp and 10fwtq more than a 6 speed Max put down. The 6 speed Max was dynoed on a Mustang dyno which give ~4-5% lower readings than a Dynojet 248. When you multiply the 6 speed numbers by 5% you get the exact power numbers the Altima cranked out. I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial.
The guy that ran a 14.6 in his stock GLE saw a stock Altima 5 speed clicking off 14.5s with lots of wheelspin. MT got a 14.7 out of the Altima and for some strange reason Nissan didn't allow preproduction testing of the 6 speed Max. The 6 speed has been for sale over over 2 months now and no mag has tested one yet. Hmmmm........
Dave
You say that you'll wait until the real results come out, yet you say things like "I think that speaks strongly for what I've been saying all along. The Altima has been underrated by Nissan. I know the truth hurts many Maxima owners in the this forum and they will remain in denial."
#15
Originally posted by emax95
Just save it until Saturday when Steve Dyno's his frankincar. BTW the altima put down 199HP in 4th. Funny how you go with the 200 HP # after discrediting my 3rd gear dynoes.
Just save it until Saturday when Steve Dyno's his frankincar. BTW the altima put down 199HP in 4th. Funny how you go with the 200 HP # after discrediting my 3rd gear dynoes.
I'm confused by your 3rd gear dyno statement. What's it suppose to mean? When you dyno manual you typically want to run in 4th gear. The 6 speed Max was dynoed in 4th and so was the Altima. There seems to be nothing wrong there.
Dave
#16
Re: RE:JAKE 02
Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Jake you are correct he MAX is a 1/2 sec. or more quicker than the 3.5 Altima. Just take a look at a recent C&D they tested both the 3.5 Alti and the Heavier than (MAX) I35 and it was 6.9 to 60mph for the I35 and 7.3 for the ALTI. My 02 Max auto I am running a 6.61 average to 60mph.
Jake you are correct he MAX is a 1/2 sec. or more quicker than the 3.5 Altima. Just take a look at a recent C&D they tested both the 3.5 Alti and the Heavier than (MAX) I35 and it was 6.9 to 60mph for the I35 and 7.3 for the ALTI. My 02 Max auto I am running a 6.61 average to 60mph.
BTW, is your 6.61 0-60 done via the "rice-tech"? Yep, those a accurate. I've hit 5.9-6.0 0-60s on the 1/4 mile track. I don't trust them. The gearthe mags use is far more accurate than the G-tech.
Dave
#17
Originally posted by JAKE02
DAVE now why would a 240 horse Altima (underated for sure......) be able to out run a 255 horse Maxima (overrated for sure.....) have u ever driven either? I have a 2k2 SE and tested a 2k2 altima 3.5 with its plastic interior and all, and i truly believe the max is half sec quicker to 60 and 1/4. Why dont u just go ahead and up grade your 4rth gen.
DAVE now why would a 240 horse Altima (underated for sure......) be able to out run a 255 horse Maxima (overrated for sure.....) have u ever driven either? I have a 2k2 SE and tested a 2k2 altima 3.5 with its plastic interior and all, and i truly believe the max is half sec quicker to 60 and 1/4. Why dont u just go ahead and up grade your 4rth gen.
I'll be upgrading my Max sometime next year, but if the Altima is just as quick then why would I get another beam axle Maxima with a newly finished ugly butt
Dave
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Originally posted by Dave B
Have you ever been to the track? Believe me, you can't feel the difference between a 15.3 second run or a 14.7 second run. It's that close.
I'll be upgrading my Max sometime next year, but if the Altima is just as quick then why would I get another beam axle Maxima with a newly finished ugly butt
Dave
Have you ever been to the track? Believe me, you can't feel the difference between a 15.3 second run or a 14.7 second run. It's that close.
I'll be upgrading my Max sometime next year, but if the Altima is just as quick then why would I get another beam axle Maxima with a newly finished ugly butt
Dave
This is a Maxima forum.
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Originally posted by Dave B
I'll be upgrading my Max sometime next year, but if the Altima is just as quick then why would I get another beam axle Maxima with a newly finished ugly butt
Dave
I'll be upgrading my Max sometime next year, but if the Altima is just as quick then why would I get another beam axle Maxima with a newly finished ugly butt
Dave
Lets not forget about the welfare interior of the Altima.
#20
Originally posted by PhatGuy
The Maxima is faster! And there is no proof of a new stock Altima running 14.3 or faster!
Lets not forget about the welfare interior of the Altima.
The Maxima is faster! And there is no proof of a new stock Altima running 14.3 or faster!
Lets not forget about the welfare interior of the Altima.
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