2005 Toyota MR2 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 509 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota MR2 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | MR2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
