2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Kalina | Serena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
