1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 445 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 1602 | Serena |
Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |