1995 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bandeirante | Shogun |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
