How does Mbanta compare to Umuofia?

Mbanta is less war like. Umuofia is a proud tribe with many strong fighters. Mbanta is much more moderate, and especially respectful of the earth mother.
Umuofia and Mbanta represent the fatherland and the motherland respectively to Okonkwo. Umuofia is a place where he places his ambitions and dreams, and Mbanta is where he runs to when things go disasterously wrong.