2000 Ford Puma vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 10 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Puma | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |
