2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Patrol | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 87 L |
