2004 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Serena |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |