why not look at specs of each engine?
here is what i found
240hp@6250rpm and 212ft/lbs@5000rpm for the accord curb weight 3265 lbs.
222hp@6400rpm and 217ft/lbs@4000rpm for the 2001 max, curb wegith 3199lbs.

i bet they will feel very similar...though i think you would do better to get a 2003 maxima over the accord...sure its heavier...but 265 hp is pretty bad ass...plus the price is about the same anyway.