1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (345 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Islero | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
