2000 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 35 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Puma | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |