1990 Toyota Sera vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 14 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 554 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 2004 Toyota Will 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, 2004 Toyota Will 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, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera. 2004 Toyota Will 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. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Sera | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sera | Will |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
