1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 7 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Serena | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1820 mm |
