2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 17 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tiburon | Sera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
