2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Toyota MR2 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | MR2 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |