1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
