2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Toyota | AC |
| Model | MR2 | 428 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
