2009 BMW 650 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena

To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 14 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 125 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.

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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 1995 Nissan Serena
Make BMW Nissan
Model 650 Serena
Year Released 2009 1995
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2283 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 362 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2740 mm


 

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