1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 520 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 456 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 456 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
