1993 Nissan Serena vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 14 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 197 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Serena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Serena | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Serena | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
