1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 30 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1110 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mark II | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
