1998 Toyota MR2 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 979 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota MR2 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | MR2 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
