1974 BMW 3 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 77 kg more than 1974 BMW 3.
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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Serena |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |