1994 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 535 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Bandeirante | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
