2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2010 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Siena weights approximately 114 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 (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Bantam | 2010 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Bantam | Siena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
