2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |