1993 Nissan Serena vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1993 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Serena | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Serena | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |