2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 8C Competizione | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |