2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 Kia Carnival is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 378 kg more than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carnival | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
