2005 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2005 Toyota MR2

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Coupe 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (190 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.

Because 2005 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 2005 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe, 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, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Coupe 2005 Toyota MR2
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Coupe MR2
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2655 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1408 kg 992 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 48 L


 

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