1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 600 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Fiat 131. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
