1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
