2000 Ford Puma vs. 2002 Kia Retona
To start off, 2002 Kia Retona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Retona weights approximately 597 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 2002 Kia Retona 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, 2002 Kia Retona 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, 2002 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2002 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Puma | Retona |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |