1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 188 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Valiant | Soul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
