1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (127 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |