1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 322 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.
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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Soul |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |
