2004 MCC Smart vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart 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 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart.
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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
2004 MCC Smart | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | Smart | Serena |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |