1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 Rover P4.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Serena | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
