2012 Fiat Sedici vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Sedici and 2012 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Sedici is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Sedici (119 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Sedici should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 434 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Sedici | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Sedici | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
