1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Serena | Celica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
