Mr2 turbo vs. celica gt, thinking of getting one... Options

[ScoobyDooCruiser]

I'm thinking of selling my celica and getting an mr2 instead. I want to build myself a car I can run some rallies in, and the US celis are just too slow and heavy to make a good car. I am starting to get enough $$$ to actually upgrade the suspension and engine on a car, but I figured it would probably make sense to get a car that is a faster base.

I no longer need the back seat and larger inside of my celica, I drive a 1989 volvo 240 as my commuter and people hauler, so I now want something I can use on the weekend for a fun drive, and can work on, and maybe get involved in a little racing.

Here are some of the advantages (I think) to both cars... if you can think of any others (especially if you own an mr2) add them...

Celica-
Back Seat + real trunk
Safer in an accident
cheaper to maintain
better gas mileage (right?)
Sexier looking (My opinion)

Mr2Tubro-
Bigger engine
Mid engine so better balance (i think...)
Lighter weight


Whats the opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of each? Let me know!

[boosted_K2]

wow this thread has horrible info.
he was talking mr2 turbo vs celica GT... 2.0L vs 2.2L, the 2.0L 3sgte is SMALLER.

MR is NOT by any means a setup that is good for rallying.

there are LOTS of 2wd, front or rear rally vehicles. they just dont compete in WRC. the WRC cars are all equipped with 4wd and motor size are all 199_ CCs. wether thats the equipment they are given stock or not, thats what they have on them when they hit the FIA World Rally Championship.

a decent condition MR2 turbo is going to run you 6-8k before mods. a decent condion ST185 is going to run you 5k+ and finding one is no picnic. id say your just better off first finding what class specifically youd like to run in as an entry level participant, and what is needed to enter it. try to find something you can run your celica in, since you already have it.