2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 120 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
