2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2006 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 143 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio 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. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1399 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |