2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 59 kg more than 1995 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 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Serena |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |