2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2007 Audi R8 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. 2007 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Audi R8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Bantam | R8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 414 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |