2000 Ford Puma vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 11 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 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 227 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.
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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
