1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (190 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 484 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 992 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |
