2000 Ford Puma vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 9 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 432 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.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Puma | Armada |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 106 L |