1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2010 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Toyota Aygo 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 520 kg more than 2010 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2010 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Serena | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
