Petrol
2003 Nissan Maxima
The 2003 Nissan Maxima is a sedan. It has a 3.5-litre six-cylinder engine producing 265 hp (198 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Nissan | Model | Maxima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Nissan 2003 Maxima |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Super Black, Sheer Silver, Smoke, Majestic Blue, Cloud White, Coral Sand |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 265 hp / 198 kW | Torque | 248 Nm / 183 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.5 sec | Top Speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 17 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SEDANS
Compared with other 2003 sedans in our database, its 265 hp is 11% more than the average 2003 sedan (238 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.2 seconds quicker than average.
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | Average 2003 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 238 hp (73 cars) | +11% |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 313 Nm (73 cars) | -21% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s | 7.7 s (65 cars) | -16% |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 130 mph (65 cars) | -4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,540 kg | 1,585 kg (81 cars) | -3% |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,186 cc (81 cars) | +10% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 sedans with similar power to the 2003 Nissan Maxima.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | 265 hp | 6.5 s | 1,540 kg |
| 2003 Volvo S60 AWD | 258 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |
| 2003 BMW 540i | 282 hp | 6.2 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2003 Lexus LS 430 | 290 hp | 6.1 s | 1,850 kg |
| 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 237 hp | — | 1,978 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE NISSAN MAXIMA
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre