1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
Because 1956 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 90 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |
