1970 Honda 1300 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 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 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 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 333 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. 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, 2010 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda 1300 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | 1300 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 48 L |
