2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 327 kg more than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante.
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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3661 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2290 mm |
