1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Nissan Serena. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | Serena |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
