2005 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Puma and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Puma (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Puma | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Puma | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |