1979 Toyota Mark II vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 34 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 212 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, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen GTI 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 | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mark II | GTI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2578 mm |
