2008 BMW 540 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Serena |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |