1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV 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 1999 Panoz AIV.
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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Serena | AIV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
