1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfa 6 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
