1992 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota MR2 would be higher. Both 1992 Nissan 100 NX and 1989 Toyota MR2 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan 100 NX | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 100 NX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
