2004 Kia Opirus vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 Kia Opirus is newer by 25 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Opirus weights approximately 560 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, 2004 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Opirus | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Opirus | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
