2000 Ford Puma vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 265 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Puma | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
