1999 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 501 kg more than 1999 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Puma | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Puma | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |