1998 Honda Today vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
