2005 Toyota MR2 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Toyota MR2 and 2005 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 130 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 Volkswagen Bora, 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 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota MR2 | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | MR2 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
