2016 Toyota Camry vs 2016 Nissan Maxima

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Performance-Forward Sedans: The 2016 Toyota Camry vs. the 2016 Nissan Maxima

If you're torn between the exhilarating performance of a sports car and the practicality of a smart sedan, then have no fear! Plentiful options await. Two well-known options are the 2016 Toyota Camry and the 2016 Nissan Maxima. To hone the seemingly endless search for a quality, performance-centric sedan a little easier, we've compared these two popular vehicles head-to-head on the dimensions that matter most to buyers: safety, warranty, capacity, power, suspension, and chassis.

Safety and Warranty

Not surprisingly, the Camry and Maxima are both equipped with a standard full suite of modern safety equipment and engineering features, like traction and electronic stability control, Front-Wheel Drive, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners, anti-lock brakes, rearview cameras, and complete airbag systems. Each vehicle also includes high-tech available upgrades, like crash mitigating brakes, rear cross-path warning, and blind spot warning.

The Camry pulls ahead with an added optional lane departure warning system, which is not available on the Maxima, as well as crash test ratings. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 35 MPH front crash test, the Camry scored 5 stars, compared to the Maxima's 4-star rating. The NHTSA's side impact tests also shows better results for the Camry in head injury criterion, hip force, and spine acceleration.

In addition to outstanding safety, the Camry also offers two distinct warranty advantages over the Maxima, including no-charge scheduled maintenance for 2 years, plus 11 percent more dealerships than Nissan for maximum convenience.

Passenger and Cargo Space

A major practicality factor is those extra inches of space for your cargo and passengers. The Camry has significantly more space in key areas compared to the Maxima, including 4.1 cubic feet of passenger space overall, including 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 4.7 inches more rear legroom, and 1.3 inches more front shoulder room, as well as 1.1 cubic feet in the trunk for cargo.

Engine and Power

When you go for an upgraded engine, you'll expect it to be as zippy as possible. The Camry's V6 engine is faster than the Maxima's V6. The Camry goes from zero to 60 mph .1 seconds faster than the Maxima and also can reach the quarter mile mark .1 seconds faster.

Suspension and Chassis

A solid, smooth suspension and chassis system can improve your car's overall handling and give you a much more comfortable ride. The Camry offers gas-charged shocks-which are not available on the Maxima's suspension-as well as a frame that is as much as 250 pounds lighter than the Maxima. The Camry also has a more aerodynamic design, which reduces its drag coefficient to a mere .28 Cd, compared to the Maxima's .295 Cd.

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