1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 377 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
