1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Nissan Serena and 1995 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (188 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Because 1995 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Serena | Laguna |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |