2000 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 412 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2204 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |