2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 164 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 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Bantam | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |