2002 Toyota MR2 vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
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, 2011 Lexus LFA (480 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota MR2 | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | MR2 | LFA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2605 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
