2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 10 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 1995 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Serena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
