Stock Honda S2000 (preferably 2000-2003 models) vs 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo (American Spec)

Your thoughts...I'm not only talking about straight lining but also handling, styling, the works.

 

you came to the wrong forum to have unbiased opinion

 

my frined has a MR2 i think i would take him any day fo the week in all aspects of a car.......after he mods it some then who knows but i can mod my car too....S2K is far supiorior

 

When comparing stock, the S2000 is faster. A stock turbo MR2 has 210 horsepower and 200 lb ft torque. I believe it weighs about the same as the S2K as well (~2800lbs).

But, once you mod the MR2, it will blow away the S2K. My girlfriend is looking for a turbo MR2 that she plans on modding with a J-spec engine.

She's a gearhead that formerly had an 11-second GSX. She's also had a 2nd gen turbo MR2 and a 2nd and 3rd gen RX7.

I'll need to get a supercharger to have my S2K keep up with her MR2.

 

S2K vs MR2

You're kidding!, right?

 

Don't be fooled by the MR-2's old age. Those MF's are quick as hell. They have a lot of torque and jump out quick. The S2000 can run them down, but only with perfect shifting technique. I ran with one with very light mods and we were neck and neck until about 115. I was so suprised.

 

Frankly, I was looking at the Toyota when I bought my 'S' (as well as the Miata). What I liked was the price...despite it's lack of ponies, it is a nice convertible for the money. You either love the styling or hate it...I tend to like it more than I hate it.

I believe the Miata is a better overall choice in this price segment. However, if you can't afford an 'S', and want to have a nice, reliable convertible, I don't see how you can overlook the Toyota (or Miata).

EDIT: SORRY, MY BAD...saw you want to compare '95 MR2.

 

I used to own a MR2. You can launch those very easily due to the engine being in the rear. Problem is, the chances of finding a 95 turbo are next to 0. Finding a turbo of any year in decent condition, much less `95, is going to be difficult.

 

I've played with the MR2 on the highway..They are one sweet ride... I don't know if it was stock but i was pulling very slightly.. After i had shut down he went by about a mile down the highway.. Next thing i know i'm driving into a thick cloud of white smoke... I was thinking that he had spun out and crashed but I couldn't see him anywhere.. Must've gotten off at the next exit.... Those cars are fast as hell... Beware of modded mr2's.. Oh yeah, I found out a couple of weeks later that he blew his engine racing a silver s2k on the highway...

 

A minor point, but there is no 1999 model. It starts with MY2000 and yes I know those came out in October/November of 1999. Still no MY1999.