2002 Ford Puma vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (176 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Puma | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |