1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 14 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Serena | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
