2004 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 BMW 120.
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, 2004 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | Serena |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |