1983 Toyota Celica vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |
