1994 Honda Prelude vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Prelude weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 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, 1994 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Prelude | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
