1999 BMW 323 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 4 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 BMW 323.
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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 323 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
