2004 Rover 45 vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 399 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, 2004 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 45 | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Sera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
