2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 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, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion (101 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Bantam weights approximately 218 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 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. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Sirion | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |