1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 561 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Buick Roadmaster 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 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Soul |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 48 L |
