2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |