1976 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1998 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Corolla | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
