1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 40 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.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Serena |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |