1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | MR2 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |