2001 Spyker C8 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Spyker C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Spyker C8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Spyker C8 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Spyker | Toyota |
| Model | C8 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
