1991 Toyota MR2 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota MR2.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota MR2. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Toyota MR2 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | MR2 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
