2000 Honda Life vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Bantam weights approximately 194 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 2012 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
