2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 929 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 2010 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Bantam 2010 Toyota Sienna
Make Ford Toyota
Model Bantam Sienna
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1296 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 266 HP
Torque 110 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5105 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1966 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 76 L


 

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