1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
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 Kia Forte, 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 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2012 Kia Forte 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. 2012 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Serena | Forte |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2649 mm |