2000 Lexus GS vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Lexus GS (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. 2000 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
