2002 Ford Puma vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 259 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, 2012 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Puma | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |