1990 Isuzu Impulse vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1990 Isuzu Impulse is newer by 12 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, 1990 Isuzu Impulse (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Isuzu Impulse should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Isuzu Impulse | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Impulse | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
