1998 Toyota MR2 vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota MR2 | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | MR2 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 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 | 1235 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
