1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2010 Lexus IS

To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 15 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 90 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, 2010 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2010 Lexus IS 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. 2010 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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