1970 Rover P5B vs. 1999 Toyota MR2

To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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