2009 Audi R8 vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP) has 444 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | R8 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
