1993 Nissan Serena vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Serena | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Serena | Soarer |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |