1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 28 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
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, 2013 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Serena | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 2356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4805 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2725 mm |