1993 Mazda 121 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1993 Mazda 121 and 1993 Nissan Serena were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 121. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 680 kg more than 1993 Mazda 121. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 121. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 121 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 121 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
