2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 6 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, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Elantra | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
