1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Sunbird | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
