1980 Subaru Coupe vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 872 kg more than 1980 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Subaru Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Subaru Coupe | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
