1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Sunny | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Sunny | Serena |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
