1992 BMW 540 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1995 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Serena |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |