What model year Nissan trucks used the same 5 speed transmission as a 1996 2 wheel drive with 2.4 4 cylinder?

I believe the transmissions are compatable throughout the entire D21 range (1980, with production still ongoing in Venezuela), although, to be on the safe side, I'd look for something specifically mated to that engine.. that year/engine combo, you had the Nissan KA24E engine, which was used from the 1990 to 1997 model years. So any 1990 - 1997 2WD Nissan D21 "Hardbody" truck or 1990 to 1995 Pathfinder with that engine will yield a transmission you can use. Bear in mind that you'll have to go with one from a 2WD pickup, whose transmission output runs directly to the driveshaft... a transmission from a 4WD pickup will have the transmission output intended for the transfer case input, plus a mating surface which will leave a large hole if you don't mount it with a transfer case.