1969 Opel GT vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1994 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
