1990 Nissan Vanette vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, both 1990 Nissan Vanette and 1990 Toyota Sera were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 524 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Because 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Vanette | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Vanette | Sera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2330 mm |
