1999 Skoda Octavia vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Skoda Octavia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Octavia | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Octavia | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
