2001 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic is newer by 6 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 810 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, 2007 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Puma | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Puma | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
