1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 849 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
