1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 505 kg more than 2004 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 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Berlina | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
