1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Serena | 930 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
