2003 BMW 545 vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 13 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 545. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
