1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 392 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
