1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Camaro | Soul |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
