1982 Audi 80 vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1982 Audi 80 is newer by 4 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 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 | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
