2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,322 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Bantam weights approximately 51 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Bantam | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
