2001 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2001 Ford Puma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Puma (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2001 Ford Puma (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Puma | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Puma | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
