2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander. 2005 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
