2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 653 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, 2009 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |