C320 VS 3.5 Maxima
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C320 VS 3.5 Maxima
The new Maximas have 265hp, I test drove one, its type quick.
My C320 flew the maxima (using the tiptronic/touch shift thing)
so more HP, slower car? The guy seemed so pissed off after the 3rd red light.\
Have you guys flew any 3.5 Maximas, Altimas, G35 sedans/coupes, M35(I did up a M35 before, its slower too)
My C320 flew the maxima (using the tiptronic/touch shift thing)
so more HP, slower car? The guy seemed so pissed off after the 3rd red light.\
Have you guys flew any 3.5 Maximas, Altimas, G35 sedans/coupes, M35(I did up a M35 before, its slower too)
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My family has a G35 and the new 06 3.5SE Maxima...... My c230 coupe can take the maxima by about 2 cars......yes there is more HP in the maxima (265) but its also very heavy.....As for the G35 the sedan is a closer race but the g35 coupe would smoke me..... :v
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Oh and i forgot to add i raced both cars at night in the greatest weather for my car also... its was 48F.... Nice and cold........so it pretty much depends on alot of things the weight plays a huge role just as must as the outside temp does. The warmer/ more humid it is outside the slower your car will be.... the colder =the faster.....
At the track a few weeks ago i ran a 16.25 in 85F weather.....
Last week I ran a 15.83 in 62F weather....
Just goes to show how big of a difference everything makes.... every tenth of a second is a cars length i belive
At the track a few weeks ago i ran a 16.25 in 85F weather.....
Last week I ran a 15.83 in 62F weather....
Just goes to show how big of a difference everything makes.... every tenth of a second is a cars length i belive
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2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
According to MSN Autos
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
According to MSN Autos
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
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2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
Originally Posted by Vader13
Get a C32 and leave all in the dust.
Apples and Oranges~~ Atleast Maxima offers a 6spd manual
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
According to MSN Autos
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
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Originally Posted by mleskovar
...everyone is assuming the hp and torque figures are honest and mean the same thing.
sometimes I think Jap car's "horsepower" is not quite "exact"
I think the german car's HP is more realistic
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A box on 4 wheels
Well for example when the factory specs say a STI is 300HP/300LB Torque that is when the wheels and etc arent attached to the vechile, when STI's get dynoed there hp is only at 275. The german horsepower dyno is closer to the actualy factory specs but still quite low.
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
A C32 costs twice as much, compared to a Maxima. Therefore, I would agree with your statement~ :v
Apples and Oranges~~ Atleast Maxima offers a 6spd manual
Apples and Oranges~~ Atleast Maxima offers a 6spd manual
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Originally Posted by r3v1ls
5 speeds of slushiness...
All AMG's are speedshift and work killer.
I have a C230 SS I use just to commute. I really never even drive it anyway.
I also had one of the first blown 6 speed manual C240's in 2001.
So I can talk about these cars.
Last edited by Vader13; Oct 6, 2005 at 01:28 AM.
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I was just joking, i'm sure the AMD 5 speeds are amazing. Just my left foot would be lonely without the clutch. There's just something about being able to control every aspect of the transmission that makes me love a stick shifts.
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
According to MSN Autos
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
Maxima = 265HP, 255Ib/ft Torque, weight 3470Ib
C320 = 215HP, 229Ib/ft Torque, weight 3450Ib
(Both 05 models, Automatics)
I am a previous 2k2 Maxima 6spd owner, same VQ35DE engine with 255HP and 246Ib/ft Torque at the time. This car is pretty fast, I borrowed my friends G-Tech Pro and got an average time after 3 runs:
0-60MPH: 6.4 Sec
0-1/4 mile: 14.4
I had an Injen Intake, Greddy EVO2 full exhaust (performance wise).
Back to topic, I've never been in a C320 so I don't know how fast it is, but how can a car with less HP and TQ beat a car that has less than 100 Ib differences? (consider the weight of an average driver)
But, since its a street race, I guess anything could happen :p
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Originally Posted by Vader13
I agree, but speedshift is not slushy.
I wonder how your trannys would hold up with 333 LB's of tourqe running though them..
I wonder how your trannys would hold up with 333 LB's of tourqe running though them..
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Originally Posted by YeeHaw
How about gearing as the maxima could have taller gears...
I know Nissan's tranny for them sport (sedans) are the first 2 gears are quick changed, 3rd and above takes a longer gear time
but w/e Maximas are quick, but a 215/221hp C320 is not slow compared to it either
by the way, when I ordered the car, the dealer (and the catalogue) told me the 3.2 V6 has 215hp and 221tq, but when my car came in, my retail sheet and booklet said 221hp 231 tq? and my title says C32 ( I posted a thread abt the titles b4) its kinda weird, so what exactly does the 3.2 V6 come with!?
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Originally Posted by r3v1ls
Well how much torque do the Maxima's have? Don't forget it's also a bigger car and front wheel drive. Definitelly a lot harder to launch then a c320...
I also happen to know that an Accord is almost the identical physical dimensions to my CDI, yet my CDI weighs some 600 more lbs, not withstanding the fact that my CDI has aluminum body panels to boot!
RWD, and superior build quality has a price.. weight.
Last edited by CE750; Oct 6, 2005 at 11:35 PM.
