1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 65 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 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Argento Viva | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
