2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Serena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
