1998 Nissan Terrano II vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Nissan Terrano II.
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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Terrano II | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Terrano II | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
