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Posted by Bryan (91 SE, 92 SE) on August 12, 2002 at 11:28:47:
In Reply to: A healthy VE will keep up or pull on a VQ anyday, my VE is VERY quiet except when romping on it n/m posted by RosenKen on August 12, 2002 at 08:07:15:
VQ's from the 4th generation Maxima have another 15 ft./lbs of torque, and are just a little bit lighter than the 3rd gen Maxima. If it does pull, it would likely be on the higher speeds, where the lower 3rd generation will take more advantage of its aerodynamics. The auto VE would not have a prayer against an auto VQ in a run to 60 mph. The VQ auto has enormous torque down low, and continues feeding it to you throughout the rpm range. The auto VE lacks the grunt down low and would quickly be looking at the rear of a 4th gen. I've driven, but not raced both, in their primes and that's my impression.
The key word in your subject line should be "healthy." The VE is a sensitive engine - too sensitive in my opinion. A healthy VE should be able to run with a VQ, but not pull on it.