2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 332 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage.
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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |