1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 505 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
