2000 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2000 Ford Puma and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Puma | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
