2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota MR2. (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
