1971 Opel Admiral vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Opel Admiral 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 1971 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Admiral | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Admiral | Soul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
