2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 15 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 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 109 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, 2005 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Sera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1363 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
