2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |