1998 Ford Puma vs. 2002 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2002 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 671 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma. 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, 2002 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Puma | 2002 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
