2009 Toyota Yaris vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 15 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
