2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Ford Bantam and 2009 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Splash weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Bantam | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Bantam | Splash |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |