1987 BMW 628 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 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, 1987 BMW 628 (240 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
