1999 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 21 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 269 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
