1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1983 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
