2005 Toyota MR2 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota MR2 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | MR2 | Viscount |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
