1999 Nissan Serena vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry

To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Serena (172 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 842 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Cherry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1999 Nissan Serena has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Serena will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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