1993 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 136 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Bandeirante | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
