1998 Toyota MR2 vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota MR2 | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | MR2 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
