2009 Kia Carens vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 271 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Carens | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
