2001 BMW M vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2001 BMW M 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M | Serena |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
