1999 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 730 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Bandeirante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
