1994 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 126 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.
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, 1994 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Soul |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
