2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 266 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |