2007 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1984 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 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
