2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege 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 24 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Protege | Serena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
