2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 163 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, 2012 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam. 2012 Honda Jazz 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. 2012 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Bantam | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Bantam | Jazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |