1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Aero is newer by 11 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 988 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 217 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1212 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Nissan | SSC |
| Model | Serena | Aero |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1090 mm |
