2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |