2000 Ford Puma vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
