1996 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Bandeirante | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3010 mm |
