1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 16 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Serena | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
