1999 Honda Life vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1999 Honda Life 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Sera weights approximately 116 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life 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 Life 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, 1990 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Sera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |