1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Celebrity | Soul |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
