2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |