1984 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Because 1984 BMW 316 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 1984 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1984 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Sera has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Sera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Sera |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |