2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 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 Titan (522 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2470 mm |
