2007 Acura TL vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 15 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1992 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 215 kg more than 1992 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
