1983 Audi 80 vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1990 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, 1983 Audi 80 (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Sera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 40 L |
