1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Mark II (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 316 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
