1991 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Bandeirante | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
