2000 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 10 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 21 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 189 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Lantra | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Lantra | Sera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |
