2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Bantam | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |