2005 Opel Astra vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2005 Opel Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
