View Full Version : Will 2001 530 beat 2003 Maxima both Auto??


bimmer530
03-20-2003, 04:59 PM
Will 2001 530 beat 2003 Maxima both Auto??

slickav
03-20-2003, 05:17 PM
What Model Maxima?

RWE TexM3
03-20-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by slickav
What Model Maxima?

I dont think that really matters...all models have the same engine

RogRacer
03-20-2003, 05:57 PM
IIRC...didn't C&D just test an auto 530? I'm thinking it tested pretty quick...like 0-60 in 7 seconds or so. I think an auto maxima would be in the same range. Still, the maxima has more power and is lighter, so it might tend to pull a little after the 0-60 run.

slickav
03-20-2003, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by meeno
I dont think that really matters...all models have the same engine

Really? I thought there was a big power difference between the GXE and the SE.

Boomer
03-20-2003, 08:07 PM
yes there is like a 20-40 hp diffrence between the GXE and SE
SE>GXE ofcourse, correct me if im wrong plz...

slickav
03-21-2003, 12:29 AM
Yeah SE is the top of the line[if you can call it that] and has the most power.

RWE TexM3
03-21-2003, 03:24 AM
Originally posted by Boomer
yes there is like a 20-40 hp diffrence between the GXE and SE
SE>GXE ofcourse, correct me if im wrong plz...

na theres no difference in the engine...they all get the 255 hp

the SE gets stiffer shocks and bigger wheels and a 6 spd..among other Sport-related things

FrankW
03-21-2003, 05:50 AM
NOOOOOOOOOO IDEA:D

SilverStreak
03-21-2003, 09:44 AM
I'd be willing to bet the Maxima has a slight edge in the power to weight ratio. Now, a 5 spd 530 vs an auto Maxima, different story, but both auto, or both stick, the Maxima has the slight edge.

Now, if the Maxima driver can't launch a FWD car, the edge swings back to the BMW...

b0rf
03-21-2003, 01:26 PM
I believe the Maxima has a 4 speed auto...so gearing might come into play.

I think it will be pretty close.

Pepe240sx
03-23-2003, 01:33 AM
Yeah I agree. What if its a 5spd 530i against the 6spd SE? Would it still be close race or what?