2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Bantam |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |