Acura CL (2001 – 2004) vs Nissan Maxima (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Acura CL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 263 hp against 255 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. The Nissan Maxima uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,574 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
CL
2001 – 2004
|
Nissan
Maxima
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 228 – 260 hp | 140 – 255 hp |
| Torque | 294 – 315 Nm | 179 – 333 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 7.0 s | 8.2 – 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 235 km/h | 183 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 11.2 L/100 km | 9.2 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,877 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,780 – 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,354 – 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,574 – 1,615 kg | 1,415 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.