1995 Dodge Spirit vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Spirit (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 536 kg more than 1995 Dodge Spirit.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Spirit. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Spirit | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Spirit | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |