1976 Toyota Mark II vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 475 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, 2006 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Mark II | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Mark II | Legend |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
