2005 Toyota MR2 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, both 2005 Toyota MR2 and 2005 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Toyota MR2 and 2005 BMW 316 are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 307 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota MR2 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | MR2 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
