Nissan Maxima (2000 – 2004) vs Oldsmobile Aurora (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 255 hp against 250 hp. The Oldsmobile Aurora is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s. The Nissan Maxima has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 217 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,645 kg. At 5,062 mm, the Oldsmobile Aurora is 142 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
2000 – 2004
|
Oldsmobile
Aurora
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 255 hp | 218 – 253 hp |
| Torque | 179 – 333 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 14.1 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 230 km/h | 203 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 10.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 5,062 mm |
| Width | 1,780 – 1,781 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 – 1,500 kg | 1,645 – 1,725 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.