2011 Alpina B5 vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2011 Alpina B5 and 2011 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP) has 419 more horse power than 2011 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 844 kg more than 2011 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Bantam. 2011 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Alpina B5 | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Alpina | Ford |
Model | B5 | Bantam |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |