Infiniti Q (1989 – 1996) vs Nissan Maxima (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Infiniti Q is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 170 hp. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 220 km/h. The Nissan Maxima uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,374 kg against 1,750 kg. At 5,075 mm, the Infiniti Q is 295 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Infiniti
Q
1989 – 1996
|
Nissan
Maxima
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1996 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 278 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,075 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,750 kg | 1,374 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.