1995 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 18 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Toyota Bandeirante | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Bandeirante | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3661 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |