2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |