2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2008 Saturn Astra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Bantam and 2008 Saturn Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Astra weights approximately 325 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, 2008 Saturn Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2008 Saturn Astra | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Bantam | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1799 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 | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 46 L |