1990 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 600 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Volvo 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Bandeirante | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
