1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 526 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | Turbo | Serena |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |