1988 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
