2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 19 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 529 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Sera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
