2006 BMW X5 vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 8 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, 2006 BMW X5 (181 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
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, 2006 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. 2006 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
