2004 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Puma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic 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 15 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 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, 2004 Ford Puma (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Puma | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Puma | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1678 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |