1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 6569 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
