1995 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 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 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 437 kg more than 2005 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
