2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300.
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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2300 | Serena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
