2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 753 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (258 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Magnum | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
