2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
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, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. 2009 Kia Sorento 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. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |