1975 Nissan Cherry 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 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry 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 111 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 533 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Cherry | Soul |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
