1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 166 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Serena | Cresta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |