2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 355 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 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Bantam | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |