1999 Toyota MR2 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 506 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | MR2 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
