2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
