1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 33 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 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 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Mark II | 330 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
