Originally posted by THX
I agree the Altima is lookin good. The V6 model is a tenth of a second faster than the 6-speed Maxima SE in the 1/4 mile. And get this- the altima weighs a pound more AND is 15 hp less than the maxima. Boggles my mind too.
Oh it it\'s around $3k less than the maxima. And I was all set to buy one too. Good thing I have this Sport Compact Car subscription handy. Well the 2003 Maxima is supposed to be all redesigned so we\'ll see how it goes...
i read that article too, but i think its BS. there is a website,
http://www.maxima.org, there are thousands of members on that site that have maxima\'s, and i tell you, your opinion on the altima will change after visiting this website.
there are some new members on the site that own 2k2 maximas, one guy did a 14.4 stock in his auto 2k2 se, another guy did 14.3 in his 6-speed. i know that those numbers will get better, once the car is broken in, and the driver has better practice launching. i think that the magazine had 14.9 for the maxima.
also, if you saw some dynoes, you will see that the 5speed alty puts down the same numbers as a 2k2 max auto, about 200hp and 205-210 torque to the wheels, howver the 6speed max i have seen put down 210-215hp, and 215-220 torque, not bad in my opinion.
i dont like magazine times, for some reason, they dont feel accurate, but sometimes, its all you have to go by.