2009 Kia Rio vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 282 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
