1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 600 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
