2006 BMW 550 vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1992 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
