2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 27 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
