1973 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring 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 11 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
