1995 Ford Probe vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1995 Ford Probe 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Probe (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Ford Probe.
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 Ford Probe, 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 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Probe | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Probe | Serena |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |