2000 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | Fit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 41 L |
