1995 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 15 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 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, 1995 Honda Accord, 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 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Serena |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
