2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
