2005 Kia Rio vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 26 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, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio 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 256 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
