1981 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 497 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
