1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 1980 Toyota Celica.
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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Serena | Celica |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |