2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 18 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Serena |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
