2001 Ford Puma vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2001 Ford Puma and 2001 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 225 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 Kia Carens (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Puma | 2001 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Puma | Carens |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |