2002 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2002 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 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, 2002 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. 2002 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
