1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Regata would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Regata weights approximately 94 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, 1985 Fiat Regata (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Regata | Sera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
