2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2010 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 5 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, 2005 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 69 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. 2010 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 2010 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Bantam | Kalos |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
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 | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |