2005 Opel Agila vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Opel Agila is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 850 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Agila. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Agila | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 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 | 940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
