1998 Buick Signia vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Buick Signia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. 1998 Buick Signia has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Signia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Signia | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
