1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Serena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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 Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2013 Honda Crosstour 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. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Serena | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2797 mm |
