Nissan Maxima (1995 – 2000) vs Acura TL (1995 – 1998): specs compared
The Acura TL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 193 hp. The Nissan Maxima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 223 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,310 kg against 1,492 kg. At 4,864 mm, the Acura TL is 94 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
1995 – 2000
|
Acura
TL
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 177 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 255 Nm | 230 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 14.1 s | 8.8 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 230 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 10.3 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,310 – 1,468 kg | 1,492 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.