2000 Nissan Primera vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2000 Nissan Primera 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Primera weights approximately 444 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, 2000 Nissan Primera (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Primera | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Primera | Sera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
