2001 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 2001 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Serena |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
