1979 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1992 Toyota Sera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Sera (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
