1998 Nissan Serena vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Serena | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Nissan | Noble |
| Model | Serena | M12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
