2004 BMW M5 vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 32 kg more than 2004 BMW M5.
Because 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 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 |
