2005 Nissan Micra vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Nissan Micra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 743 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Micra | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Micra | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
