1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Serena | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
