1990 Toyota Tercel Base MT
The 1990 Toyota Tercel Base MT is a 78-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,823 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 78 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Tercel measures 157.3 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,823 ($19,453 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3E I4, transverse-mounted (carbureted; 3E-E fuel-injected variant also appears in 1990 EPA records, not separately modeled -- see docstring) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve |
| Injection Type | Variable-venturi carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (only transmission offered on this trim) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 11 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars