2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2001 Ford Puma
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Barchetta and 2001 Ford Puma were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 27 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Barchetta | 2001 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Barchetta | Puma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
