1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 64 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
