2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |