1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | 911 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 48 L |
