2005 Toyota MR2 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 415 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | MR2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
