2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Saturn Vue (202 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2007 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2007 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Bantam | Vue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |