[Moppie]

Umm lets see Big heavy semi-Luxury Sedan Vs a light weight high reving 2dr coupe?
Well it depends do you want to take Grandpa shopping and not have to worry about jarring his back, or be able to drive round corners with emotion and control?
The US must get a pretty Hipo version of the Maxima and slow as version of the GSR if thier close in a straight line, but regardless the GSR will be faster and more involving in the twisty stuff. While the Maxima will have a lot more interior room, a softer ride etc.
What are you looking for in a car? because other than being FWD these two cars have very little in common.