1982 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1982 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Accord | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
