2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| 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 | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
