2000 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2000 Ford Puma and 2000 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Vectra weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Puma | Vectra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |