1997 Acura NSX vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Acura NSX.
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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Acura NSX | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Serena |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |