2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, both 2007 Ford Bantam and 2007 Audi A3 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 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 244 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, 2007 Audi A3 (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2007 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Bantam | 2007 Audi A3 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Bantam | A3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |