1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 2000 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
