1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,989 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 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.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Serena | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 476 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
