2001 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Puma (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma.
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 Ford Puma (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto. 2005 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Puma | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Puma | Picanto |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |