1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 123 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Mark II | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
