1974 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Fairlady | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Fairlady | MR2 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |