1998 Ford Puma vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 12 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 243 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma.
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, 2010 Kia Venga (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Puma | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Puma | Venga |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |