2000 GMC Sonoma vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 GMC Sonoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 GMC Sonoma.
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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Sonoma | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sonoma | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |
