2009 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Sera (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 267 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Sera (132 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 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 |
