1985 Holden Drover vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover 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 101 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 318 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Holden Drover 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, 1985 Holden Drover 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, 2010 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Drover | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Drover | Soul |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |