2002 Acura EL vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2002 Acura EL is newer by 9 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, 2002 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Acura EL.
Because 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura EL. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura EL. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura EL | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | EL | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
