2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 54 L |
