1945 Austin 16 vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1992 Toyota Sera is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Sera (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Because 1945 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Sera |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
