Alfa Romeo Sprint (1983 – 1989) vs Toyota MR2 (1985 – 1990): specs compared
The Toyota MR2 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 124 hp against 118 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 196 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo Sprint is the lighter car, from 915 kg against 975 kg. At 4,021 mm, the Alfa Romeo Sprint is 102 mm longer than the Toyota MR2. The Alfa Romeo Sprint dates from 1983 – 1989, the Toyota MR2 from 1985 – 1990.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Sprint
1983 – 1989
|
Toyota
MR2
1985 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1989 | 1985 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 118 hp | 116 – 124 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 149 Nm | 138 – 142 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 10.4 s | 8.4 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 196 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 8.6 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,018 – 4,021 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,618 – 1,621 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 – 2,459 mm | 2,319 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 975 – 1,034 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.