1990 Toyota Sera vs. 1997 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 206 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Sera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Sera 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 28 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 206. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 64 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, 1990 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 206. 1997 Peugeot 206 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. 1997 Peugeot 206 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Sera | 1997 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Sera | 206 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
