2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (171 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 872 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2007 Hyundai Trajet 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 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Bantam | Trajet |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |