1973 Holden UTE vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 1973 Holden UTE 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 1973 Holden UTE. 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | UTE | Soul |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
