2000 Ford Puma vs. 1995 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Suzuki Vitara 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 76 more horse power than 1995 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1995 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1995 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Puma | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
