1996 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 BMW 316.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
