1974 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 BMW 3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 BMW 3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Sera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
