2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Nissan Altima (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Altima | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
