An affordable canister vacuum is always a good option to consider, so Kenmore 81214 200 vs Bissell 1161 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, 81214 200 has the overall rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 7 for 1161. Both vacuums have cyclonic cleaning system. 81214 200 is bagged and 1161 is bagless.
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 63.5 x 40.6 x 33/25.9 x 16.2 x 13.6 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 81214 200 and 25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 1161. The weight of the 81214 200 is 8.9/19.6 kg/lbs, and for the 1161 it is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs.