2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 170 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. 2009 Dodge Charger 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. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2290 mm |
