2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Tucson | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
