1960 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Toyota Corona 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 1960 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Toyota Corona | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Corona | Soul |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |