1984 Toyota MR2 vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 540 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota MR2 | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | MR2 | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
