2011 Ford Bantam vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Bantam weights approximately 119 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2011 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Bantam | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Bantam | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
