2002 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 23 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, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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 110 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Prizm | Mark II |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |