2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 119 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 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Bantam | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |