1987 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 8 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 685 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
