2000 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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 60 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
