2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 39 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (138 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |