2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2006 Toyota MR2 and 2006 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 165 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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | MR2 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
