2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stagea | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
