Giulia Veloce vs Maxima

Alfa Romeo · Nissan

1/4 Mile winner

Giulia Veloce

Beats the Maxima by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Giulia Veloce beats the Maxima by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Giulia Veloce thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

280 hp

300 hp

0–100 km/h

5.7s

5.8s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

354 Nm

Price

$52,000

$35,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Giulia Veloce

Maxima

100 m

6.180s

6.229s

1/8 mile

9.130s

9.199s

1/4 mile

13.714s

13.808s

1 km

24.536s

24.674s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Maxima is $35,000 vs $52,000 for the Giulia Veloce — a $17,000 gap. Power: Maxima makes 20 hp more (280 vs 300).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Giulia Veloce or the Maxima?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Giulia Veloce is faster, beating the Maxima by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Giulia Veloce vs the Maxima?

The Giulia Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Maxima does it in 5.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Giulia Veloce produces 280 hp; the Maxima produces 300 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Giulia Veloce tops out at 240 km/h, and the Maxima reaches 240 km/h.

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