1988 Holden Barina vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1988 Holden Barina is newer by 9 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 39 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Barina | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2590 mm |
