2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 16 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. Both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 1989 Toyota MR2 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Hardbody | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1240 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
