2002 Toyota MR2 vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Toyota MR2 and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2002 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Acura CL (315 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota MR2 | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | MR2 | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
