1990 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 107 kg more than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Bandeirante | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
