1999 Kia Shuma vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1999 Kia Shuma is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Shuma (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Kia Shuma.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Shuma | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Shuma | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
