2002 Holden Frontera vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2002 Holden Frontera 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Frontera weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Frontera | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
