1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3661 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
