1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Carina | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Carina | Soul |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |