1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto and 1999 Toyota Bandeirante were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Punto | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
