2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 1969 ZIL 114
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 7,962 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1969 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 1969 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Toyota | ZIL |
| Model | MR2 | 114 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 7962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3770 mm |
