2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 860 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |