1978 BMW M1 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M1 | Serena |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |