| 3rd generation Nissan Maxima perfomance statistics | |||||||||||||
| Source | Year | Model | Engine | Trans. | bhp | torque | 0-60 | 1/4 mi | 0-100 | 0-120 | 0-130 | top speed | 70-0 |
| Car and Driver September 1991 | 1991 | SE | VG30E | 5sp | 160@ 5200 | 182@ 3200 | 8.0 | 16.3@85 | 24.7 | 128 | 175 | ||
| Car and Driver November 1991 | 1992 | SE | VE30E 3.0 liter | 5 sp | 190@ 5600 | 190@ 4000 | 6.7 | 15.3@91 | 18.9 | 57.8 | 138 mph | 182 | |
| Car and Driver August 1992 | 1992 | SE | VE30E 3.0 liter | 5 sp | 190@ 5600 | 190@ 4000 | 7.1 | 15.5@91 | 19.9 | 34.2 | 137 mph | 183 | |
Information provided by: Bryan Tisch