2000 Ford Puma vs. 2003 GMC Sonoma
To start off, 2003 GMC Sonoma is newer by 3 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 2003 GMC Sonoma 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, 2003 GMC Sonoma 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, 2003 GMC Sonoma (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Sonoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2003 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Puma | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 98 L |
