1994 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 920 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Suburban | Soul |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2550 mm |