2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 17 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 245 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 | 1405 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
