2005 Holden Cruze vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Holden Cruze is newer by 15 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Cruze | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Cruze | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
