2000 Ford Puma vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 50 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2003 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | Fit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
