1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2012 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 113 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Mark II | 2012 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Mark II | Accent |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| 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 | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
