2004 Ford Puma vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 303 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Honda Civic (194 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Puma | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1678 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |