2003 Ford Puma vs. 2003 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2003 Ford Puma and 2003 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Puma (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Seat Ibiza (200 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Puma | 2003 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Puma | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
