1977 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1977 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Audi 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Audi 100. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
