1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 755 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Mark II | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
