1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvair | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
