2002 Honda Capa vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2002 Honda Capa is newer by 12 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 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Capa weights approximately 174 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, 2002 Honda Capa (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Capa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera. 2002 Honda Capa 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. 2002 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Capa | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Capa | Sera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
