2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 295 kg more than 1991 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 Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota MR2. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2486 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 | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
