2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Bantam |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |