2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1997 Toyota MR2

To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 779 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 1997 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.

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