1993 Toyota Previa vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 181 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
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 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Previa | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Toyota | McLaren |
| Model | Previa | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
