Hey guys I was driving by and i saw the new Altima SE-r. They looked pretty quick. Without looking at 1/4 times, I need some opinions. Stock 05 Tiptronic G35 vs a stock 6MT Se-r Altima From a stop. I think they Altima might pull, but by how much? its has 260 vs 280, but its manuel. If anyone has input, i just wanted to know. If you guys really want you can refer to the 1/4 times to make your arguments better.

Thanks

Nick

 

The SE-R is lighter by about 100lbs, and has around 20ft/lbs less torque at peak....so I would guess it's a pretty close race. I give the edge to the G35 sedan here due to RWD.

 

love the look of those se-r's though. it looks mean!

 

It would be damn close. It all depends on whether the altima driver could launch well enough. I suspect that the HP rating might be a bit under rated. Marketing doesn't want to encroach upon the maxima's domain

 

It would be close but i'd give the se-r the edge just because of 6MT.

 

yea, hate to say it but prolly the se-r

after 100 though its allll g

 

Altima would definatley beat it. The SE gets 0-60 ft times in the 2.2 range. When you drive the Altima you really notice the weight difference between the two cars. The light altima feels a bit more peppy compared to the heavier G, which feels a bit more sluggish. I've also driven both and can just say the Altima felt faster.

 

So, after driving the 2, if you didn't already own a G, which would be your overall choice?

 

SE-R is faster, torque steer is worse, and fit and finish is that of a 'fast altima.'

It looks better than the V6 altima inside and out, but the fit and finish isn't close to that of the G.

I looked at them, and I drive the G...

 

We did as Geewillikers did and also looked at the SE-R. It was a nice package, very roomy, and I believe the Altima is faster in a standing 1/4 mile, but at the top end the G has the thumbs up. Did not like the excessive torque steer in the SE-R.
But after driving the G sedan, it is an easy choice, much better overall handling (RWD over FWD) especially on a fast winding road. Better fit and finish and materials. The G generally was much nicer to drive and sit in. After driving the G my wife would not even consider the SE-R.

 

The SE-R is a cool car. It reallly more in the spirit of a Maxima than the actual Maxima is. I wouldn't have bought it since It wasn't out when I bought my G and I didn't consider Altima as a choice. After having my Taurus SHO I was done with high powered front wheel drive cars.

 

I test drove the SE-R, and I loved it. Unfortunatly the price made me realize I could get into a G instead

 

I have a 6mt sedan g35 (with stillen exhaust) and I raced a altima 3.5 (non se-r) and I barely won. I doubt that a g35 auto would be able to beat a altima 3.5 se-r manual.

 

Yeh, we priced an Altima SE-R with equivilent options to the G we wanted and the price was an amazing $800 less than the G priced out for. Now that was a no brainer on which one to buy! LOL!

 

Just the fact that the person bought the SE-R, he lost the battle already. Why would someone consider buying SE-R for that price? Obviously they don't care about it being a luxury car. If that's the case, why not get a EVO and STI...that will blow it's doors away.

FWD + power doesn't get along. Next time you see an SE-R, ask the person how big their biceps are. So winner goes to your G without even a race.