1953 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 16 kg more than 1953 Singer SM 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Singer SM 1500 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Singer | Toyota |
| Model | SM 1500 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1184 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
