1980 Reliant GTC vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant GTC | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | GTC | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
