1986 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 911 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
