2007 BMW 550 vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
