2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
