2004 Honda Fit vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
