2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V12 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
