2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 18 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
