2002 Toyota MR2 vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (194 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota MR2 | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Toyota | Willys-Overland |
| Model | MR2 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
