2009 BMW 325 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 16 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 205 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.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Serena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
