2000 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Serena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
