2000 Honda City vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 2000 Honda City and 2000 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 680 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Toyota Mark II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
