1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Serena | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |