1990 Toyota Sera vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1999 Honda S-MX is newer by 9 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S-MX weights approximately 424 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Sera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera. 1999 Honda S-MX 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. 1999 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Sera | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sera | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
