1990 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1979 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 970 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | 1979 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bandeirante | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
