1995 BMW 330 vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 5 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 220 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |