2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2004 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 128 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, 2004 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2004 Daewoo Kalos 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. 2004 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2004 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Bantam | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |