1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 8 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Serena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Serena | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
