1996 BMW 523 vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 18 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 350 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
