2002 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Bandeirante | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3660 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
