1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Mark IV | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2460 mm |
