Compare Infiniti M45 Y34 vs Nissan Maxima A33B vs Nissan Skyline R34 Sedan

Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.5
3.0
3.0 AT
3.5
3.5 AT
2.0
2.5 4WD
2.5T

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
380 L / 13.4 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 L / 4.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
400 kg / 882 lbs
275 kg / 606 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Spring Strut
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/45 R18

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1463 mm / 57.6 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
1375 mm / 54.1 in
Size | Length
5009 mm / 197.2 in
4920 mm / 193.7 in
4720 mm / 185.8 in
Size | Width
1770 mm / 69.7 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1720 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1509.0 mm / 59.4 in
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1509.0 mm / 59.4 in
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
Weight
1790.0 kg / 3946.3 lbs
Wheelbase
2800 mm / 110.2 in
2750 mm / 108.3 in
2665 mm / 104.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.5 sec
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.5 L / 274.2 cu-in / 4494.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.7 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
451 Nm / 332.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Manual

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2004
1998 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
16%
77%
Pros
  • Rather good styling (rare for Infiniti of the era)
  • Powerful VK45DE 4.5L V8
  • Clean styling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Superb RB-series of I6 engines
  • Exceptional exterior styling
  • Superb handling characteristics
Cons
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Confusing model names
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No RB series engines

Price

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