2007 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Kalos and 2007 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Kalos | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
