1999 Toyota MR2 vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | MR2 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
