2005 Smart ForFour vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForFour | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForFour | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 965 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |