1985 Honda Jazz 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 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Sera weights approximately 206 kg more than 1985 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Sera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2330 mm |
