1995 Dodge Spirit vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Spirit and 1995 Nissan Serena were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Spirit (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 256 kg more than 1995 Dodge Spirit.
Because 1995 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 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Spirit, 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, 1995 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Spirit | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Spirit | Serena |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |