2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
