2006 Honda S2000 vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 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, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Honda S2000.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda S2000. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda S2000 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | S2000 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
