1997 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 14 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 305 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Bandeirante | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2649 mm |
