1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 90 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
