1995 BMW CLS vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 5 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW CLS. 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
