1997 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 340 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bandeirante | Bora |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
