1973 Citroen SM vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen SM (171 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Citroen SM.
Because 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen SM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen SM | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | SM | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2290 mm |
