1996 BMW M3 vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1977 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
