1998 Mazda MPV vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Mazda MPV is newer by 3 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 210 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, 1998 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MPV | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | MPV | Serena |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
