1990 Toyota Sera vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1494 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 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Sera | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
