1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena.
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 Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z9 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
