2004 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Opel Tigra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,678 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Puma (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma. 2008 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Puma | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Puma | Tigra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1678 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |