Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima

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When it comes to a convenient midsize sedan with the ability to perform, the Toyota Camry and Nissan Maxima are two cars that are sure to stand out. If this is the kind of quality vehicle you’re looking for to liven up your Waldorf, Saint Charles, and Bowie area commutes, check out the Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Maxima comparison below to decide which one best fits your needs.

Waldorf Toyota has compiled this information to help make your decision that much easier. Read on to discover the benefits of both cars. 

Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima: Engine Specs

First things first, let’s take a look at what these two have going on under the hood. For the Toyota Camry, there are two impressive possibilities. It comes standard with a 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine that produces a maximum of 203 horsepower along with 184 lb-ft of torque.

The other engine for the Toyota Camry is the available 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve option that puts out a robust 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Between these two engines, the Camry provides you with a pretty wide range of power potential.

Over in the Nissan Maxima, you’ll find only one prospect for an engine: the 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6. The Maxima’s sole engine gets up to 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque that’s slightly less powerful than the V6 offered by the Toyota Camry.

Convenient Features

The Toyota Camry and the Nissan Maxima each make use of convenient tools and features. For instance, they both have an available auto-dimming rearview mirror that protects you from the risk of being momentarily blinded or distracted by an approaching vehicle’s headlights. One difference here is that the rearview mirror in the Camry includes a handy compass that ensures you’re always aware of which direction you’re heading.

Another particularly useful feature that comes standard with the Toyota Camry—but is not available in the Maxima—is the Hill Start Assist Control that helps you get started without a hitch whenever you’re parked on a hill. It does this by keeping the car from rolling backwards while you switch from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Interior Measurements

Whenever you’re shopping for your next car, comfort is likely to be a pretty high priority. While both cars have plenty to offer in this category, the Camry manages to effectively outshine the Maxima here as well.

While both seat five occupants with ease, the Camry has a slightly more accommodating passenger volume that measures at 100.4 cubic feet—giving riders some room to stretch out. The passenger volume over in the Maxima is 98.5 cubic feet. In terms of stowing potential, the Camry also has more cargo volume for shopping bags and luggage with 15.1 cubic feet, while the Maxima gives you a bit less room to work with at 14.3 cubic feet.

The Toyota Camry also gives the folks in the back row an abundance of comfortable space that the Maxima simply can’t provide. Here, the Camry has 38 inches of headroom, hip room that comes to 54.7 inches, and a spacious 38 inches of legroom. The backseat passengers in the Maxima have considerably less wiggle room with 36.7 inches of headroom, 53.5 inches of hip room, and 34.2 inches of legroom.    

Entertainment & Technology

The Camry and Maxima each include larger dashboard-mounted touchscreens that are used to make the media selections for the ride. The Camry screen includes voice recognition technology, allowing you to use your voice to select your media or your phone contacts without having to take your hands off of the wheel. Each sedan includes an AM/FM radio, USB and auxiliary inputs for portable media devices, and Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and audio streaming.

These sedans also incorporate Apple CarPlay® into their touchscreens. This system integrates your paired phone into the screen, giving you direct access without having to pull your phone out to manually unlock the screen or select your preferred app, contact, or media selection. Additionally, the Toyota Camry includes Wi-Fi Connect®, which keeps you connected at all times while out on the road.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Each of these sedans comes with their own set of driver-assisting technology features that incorporate exterior sensors to measure proximity and speed to detect a possible collision. The Camry and Maxima each include pre-collision systems with collision warning to help reduce the severity of or avoid a collision altogether.

However, while these systems are helpful, the Toyota Camry seems to offer more in this department than the Maxima. The Toyota Camry and its Toyota Safety Sense™ P system include Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The latter feature is a cruise control system that adapts to the flow of traffic. You set the cruising speed and a preferred distance, which will be kept despite the flow of traffic.

Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima: Which Will You Pick?

We hope you’ve learned a lot and gained some much-needed insight from our Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Maxima comparison. Although both cars have the potential to make some significant contributions to your daily Waldorf drives, it’s the Toyota Camry that really packs a punch due to its engine specs, convenient features, and interior measurements.

Of course, reading about a vehicle is one thing. Experiencing it in person is entirely different. When you’re ready to take the next step toward deciding if the Camry is the right sedan for you, you can drop by and see us to get a closer look, some more details, and some experience in the driver’s seat!

If you’re ready to get a feel for the Camry yourself, drop by or contact Waldorf Toyota to schedule your test drive today. We’re here and happy to help drivers all throughout Waldorf, Saint Charles, and Bowie find the vehicle that’s perfect for them and their experiences on the road!

 

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