Nissan or Toyota, which should i go for?

[Gengis]

Hi Guys i am a student looking for a good RWD sports car, after a little looking i have wound the list down to just two cars. Nissan 200sx S13 or the Toyota MR2 mk2, which of the two would you have? also any advice?

[Gengis]

yep i've been heading over to the MR2 side, but it has to be Turbo all the way no N/A. thinking about it i would have a 4 thousand budget, but the use of the car isn't to ferry my junk back and forth. i want a car that can go fast sideways and in a straight line, and also that can be tuned to a 300-350bhp potential.
so just now speaking to a friend the S13 would have problems with the CA18DET engine (can always upgrade to S14 engine), but the thought of safety comes into mind of the S13, i've heard storys about high speed crashes but sideways is supposed to be mental. the MR2 on the other hand has great potetial especially with a 3S GTE engine from a 96+ celica GT4 placed in, but what about going sideways?
I just end up confusing myself it seems... any personal experiences? only1mikey thanks for the advice, probably ask for more soon enough.

[Gengis]

But i've heard that if you were to crash in a 200sx due to its old Chassis then it could be fatal.
How is the MR2 a handful?

[Gengis]

Hey only repeating what i was told, thus me asking on here. that being said the guy that told me, did have one and got rid of it for that reason.
i think i would have to go for some test drives...

[Gengis]

Hey guys i suspect you are right, it is a large jump from corsa FWD to turbo RWD; but i prefer to jump in at the deep end! im not the type of person who is stupid with learning new skills having just join IAM! I have driven cars far more powerful than the corsa (on regular basis)and have been more than capable of handling the power. i will not touch a BMW though (preference). Track days are on the cards with a new car, as i believe there is no better way toget used to ones car quickly and safely; but i should make my intentions clear i want a car that is fast in a straight line but also that i can learn to drift at a later date. I am a very sensible driver.

[Gengis]

Ok Chaps, i have come to my final choice. with some advice (you lot) and more research i have chosen to go with the Nissan 200sx s13!
thanks to every 1 that added something, it did help (was heading towards the MR2 at the start)!

Cheers guys.