2000 Ford Puma vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella 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 81 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Puma | Avella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
