2008 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2003 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Torrent (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 218 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Pontiac Torrent (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Torrent | 2003 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Torrent | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
