2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Serena |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |