2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 77 kg more than 1993 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
