1976 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 416 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 130 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
