1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
