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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 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 160 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, 2000 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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 | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |