1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 32 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, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 114 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Mark II | Golf |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2578 mm |