2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 690 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |