1995 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Kia Soul

To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa. 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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa. 2012 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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