2000 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Serena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
