1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 287 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Corvette | MR2 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |