2000 Acura TL vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 219 kg more than 2000 Acura TL.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. 2000 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
