1972 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 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 | 1056 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 48 L |
