2000 Ford Puma vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 595 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Puma | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
