1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 574 kg more than 2005 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
