2005 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Sera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Sera would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Sera (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Sera weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
