1981 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Mark II (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
