2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
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, 2005 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1047 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |