1988 Renault 19 vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 10 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 15 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 199 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 19 | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
