2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1135 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
