1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Silvia and 1979 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Silvia | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
