hp difference

[adio 5,000+ posts]

can u feel really feel a difference between driving a car with 222hp vs. 255 hp? i'm looking at 2001 - 2003 nissan maximas

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[TKCARAUDIO 10+ year member]

yes

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

Will it feel different probably, will it be better who knows. Whats the torque difference, where is the peak HP made, how much power do each make across the entire RPM range, does the power match up with your driving style...do you live 1/4 mile at a time...

basically, drive both, see how it feels

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

HP/weight ratios?

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

yes, absolutely.. esp. if you have owned the car for a few months/years... you know you're car... you will feel 5-10hp diff... at least I did.

 

[Proximity 10+ year member]

I notice a difference with my exhaust silencer on or off, which is probably 5-7ish whp.

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

hmmmmmm...........

 

[GTO Dave 10+ year member]

lol - notice a 5 hp diff? You have quite a sensitive *** to feel that in the seat....30hp diff - yea you'd notice that...unless other factors are different. Like Duece12 said, check the other specs to see how they compare. Are the gears the same? Lot of variables with a generic post. Everything the same other than more hp(and I'd assume torque is more) yes you'll feel it.

Dave

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

Will it feel different probably, will it be better who knows. Whats the torque difference, where is the peak HP made, how much power do each make across the entire RPM range, does the power match up with your driving style...do you live 1/4 mile at a time...
basically, drive both, see how it feels

2001 1998 2002 2003

Standard Engine 3L 222hp V6 3L 190hp V6 3.5L 255hpV6 3.5L 255hp V6

Horsepower 222 @ 6400 RPM 190 @ 5600 RPM 255 @ 5800 RPM 255 @ 5800 RPM

Torque 217 @ 4000 RPM 205 @ 4000 RPM 246 @ 4400 RPM 246 @ 4400 RPM

Valves 4 4 4 4

Displacement (cc) 2988 2988 3498 3498

Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.7 X 2.9 3.7 X 2.9 3.8 X 3.2 3.8 X 3.2

Compression Ratio 10:1 10:1 10.4:1 10.3:1

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[adio 5,000+ posts]

so lookin at these stats, i'd still feel a difference?

 

[jerseysfinest08]

if u want hp go with a mustang not an import too much work for not enough results i got an n/a 557 bbf putting out around 850-900hp show me a NATURALLY ASPIRATED ricer tht can do tht no turbos allowed

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

if u want hp go with a mustang not an import too much work for not enough results i got an n/a 557 bbf putting out around 850-900hp show me a NATURALLY ASPIRATED ricer tht can do tht no turbos allowed

don't need thaT MUCH hp. plus i would never buy an american car, only truck/suv. love my japanese whips!

 

[viperrgh2 10+ year member]

I feel 5hp changes in the same car is when it becomes noticeable, that much hp will make a big difference but if the cars aren't exactly the same its much less noticable

 

[adio 5,000+ posts]

I feel 5hp changes in the same car is when it becomes noticeable, that much hp will make a big difference but if the cars aren't exactly the same its much less noticable

wat?

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

the 02 and 03 have a lil more torque buy weigh 500lbs more, so i doubt you will really feel a whole lot of difference, but i would still go with the higher torque