2000 Ford Puma vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 286 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |