1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Serena |
Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |