2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1151 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Bantam | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |