1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 170 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
