1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
