1999 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 586 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Toyota Bandeirante | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Bandeirante | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |