1998 Renault Safrane vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Safrane | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Safrane | Mark II |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |