2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 305 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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |