2000 Ford Puma vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 12 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1110 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Puma | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
