2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 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 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Express | Serena |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2283 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
