2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 975 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
