1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1979 Toyota Mark II and 1979 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Mark II | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Mark II | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
