1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 327 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.

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