2008 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
