2010 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2010 Ford Bantam and 2010 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Bantam | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bantam | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.3 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 | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
