1999 BMW 845 vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1997 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 845 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |