1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 520 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (196 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Serena | Firenza |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 196 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |