1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 572 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Soul |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
