1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1995 Nissan Serena

To start off, both 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ferrari 512 M 1995 Nissan Serena
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 512 M Serena
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 423 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2740 mm


 

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