2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | GranSport | Serena |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
